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Finding the Third Proportional to 451,756 and 602,259

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Solution

The third proportional to 451,756 and 602,259 is: 802,902.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,756 : 602,259 = 602,259 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,756/602,259 = 602,259/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,756x = 602,259 × 602,259
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,756x = 362,715,903,081
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,715,903,081/451,756
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802,902.24

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