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Finding the Third Proportional to 451,238.34 and 676,954.97

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Solution

The third proportional to 451,238.34 and 676,954.97 is: 1,015,578.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,238.34 : 676,954.97 = 676,954.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,238.34/676,954.97 = 676,954.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,238.34x = 676,954.97 × 676,954.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,238.34x = 458,268,029,715.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,268,029,715.31/451,238.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,015,578.65

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