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Finding the Third Proportional to 451,680 and 660,555

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Solution

The third proportional to 451,680 and 660,555 is: 966,022.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,680 : 660,555 = 660,555 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,680/660,555 = 660,555/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,680x = 660,555 × 660,555
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,680x = 436,332,908,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,332,908,025/451,680
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 966,022.20

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