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Finding the Third Proportional to 451,757 and 602,260

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Solution

The third proportional to 451,757 and 602,260 is: 802,903.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,757 : 602,260 = 602,260 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,757/602,260 = 602,260/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,757x = 602,260 × 602,260
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,757x = 362,717,107,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,717,107,600/451,757
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802,903.13

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