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Finding the Third Proportional to 451,620 and 677,466

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Solution

The third proportional to 451,620 and 677,466 is: 1,016,253.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,620 : 677,466 = 677,466 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,620/677,466 = 677,466/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,620x = 677,466 × 677,466
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,620x = 458,960,181,156
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,960,181,156/451,620
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,016,253.00

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