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Finding the Third Proportional to 451,542 and 619,186

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Solution

The third proportional to 451,542 and 619,186 is: 849,071.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,542 : 619,186 = 619,186 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,542/619,186 = 619,186/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,542x = 619,186 × 619,186
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,542x = 383,391,302,596
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,391,302,596/451,542
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849,071.19

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