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Finding the Third Proportional to 451,728 and 660,594

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Solution

The third proportional to 451,728 and 660,594 is: 966,033.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,728 : 660,594 = 660,594 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,728/660,594 = 660,594/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,728x = 660,594 × 660,594
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,728x = 436,384,432,836
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,384,432,836/451,728
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 966,033.61

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