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Finding the Third Proportional to 451,627 and 619,281

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Solution

The third proportional to 451,627 and 619,281 is: 849,171.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,627 : 619,281 = 619,281 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,627/619,281 = 619,281/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,627x = 619,281 × 619,281
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,627x = 383,508,956,961
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,508,956,961/451,627
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849,171.90

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