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Finding the Third Proportional to 451,779.19 and 662,580

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Solution

The third proportional to 451,779.19 and 662,580 is: 971,740.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,779.19 : 662,580 = 662,580 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,779.19/662,580 = 662,580/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,779.19x = 662,580 × 662,580
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,779.19x = 439,012,256,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,012,256,400/451,779.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 971,740.77

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