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Finding the Third Proportional to 451,611 and 619,268

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Solution

The third proportional to 451,611 and 619,268 is: 849,166.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,611 : 619,268 = 619,268 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,611/619,268 = 619,268/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,611x = 619,268 × 619,268
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,611x = 383,492,855,824
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,492,855,824/451,611
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849,166.33

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