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Finding the Third Proportional to 451,242 and 676,958

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Solution

The third proportional to 451,242 and 676,958 is: 1,015,579.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,242 : 676,958 = 676,958 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,242/676,958 = 676,958/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,242x = 676,958 × 676,958
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,242x = 458,272,133,764
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,272,133,764/451,242
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,015,579.52

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