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Finding the Third Proportional to 451,759 and 602,264

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Solution

The third proportional to 451,759 and 602,264 is: 802,910.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,759 : 602,264 = 602,264 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,759/602,264 = 602,264/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,759x = 602,264 × 602,264
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,759x = 362,721,925,696
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,721,925,696/451,759
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802,910.24

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