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Finding the Third Proportional to 451,239 and 676,947

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Solution

The third proportional to 451,239 and 676,947 is: 1,015,553.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,239 : 676,947 = 676,947 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,239/676,947 = 676,947/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,239x = 676,947 × 676,947
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,239x = 458,257,240,809
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,257,240,809/451,239
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,015,553.27

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