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Finding the Third Proportional to 451,757.25 and 602,262

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Solution

The third proportional to 451,757.25 and 602,262 is: 802,908.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,757.25 : 602,262 = 602,262 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,757.25/602,262 = 602,262/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,757.25x = 602,262 × 602,262
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,757.25x = 362,719,516,644
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,719,516,644/451,757.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802,908.01

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