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Finding the Third Proportional to 451,179 and 634,797

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Solution

The third proportional to 451,179 and 634,797 is: 893,142.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,179 : 634,797 = 634,797 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,179/634,797 = 634,797/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,179x = 634,797 × 634,797
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,179x = 402,967,231,209
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,967,231,209/451,179
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 893,142.70

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