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Finding the Third Proportional to 451,758 and 602,262.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 451,758 and 602,262.75 is: 802,908.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,758 : 602,262.75 = 602,262.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,758/602,262.75 = 602,262.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,758x = 602,262.75 × 602,262.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,758x = 362,720,420,037.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,720,420,037.56/451,758
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802,908.68

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