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Finding the Third Proportional to 451,760 and 602,265

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Solution

The third proportional to 451,760 and 602,265 is: 802,911.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,760 : 602,265 = 602,265 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,760/602,265 = 602,265/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,760x = 602,265 × 602,265
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,760x = 362,723,130,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,723,130,225/451,760
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802,911.13

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