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Finding the Third Proportional to 451,249 and 676,972

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Solution

The third proportional to 451,249 and 676,972 is: 1,015,605.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,249 : 676,972 = 676,972 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,249/676,972 = 676,972/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,249x = 676,972 × 676,972
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,249x = 458,291,088,784
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,291,088,784/451,249
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,015,605.77

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