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Finding the Third Proportional to 451,602 and 619,251.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 451,602 and 619,251.75 is: 849,138.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,602 : 619,251.75 = 619,251.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,602/619,251.75 = 619,251.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,602x = 619,251.75 × 619,251.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,602x = 383,472,729,878.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,472,729,878.06/451,602
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849,138.69

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