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Finding the Third Proportional to 451,672 and 619,356

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Solution

The third proportional to 451,672 and 619,356 is: 849,292.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,672 : 619,356 = 619,356 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,672/619,356 = 619,356/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,672x = 619,356 × 619,356
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,672x = 383,601,854,736
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,601,854,736/451,672
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849,292.97

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