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Finding the Third Proportional to 451,800 and 602,319

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Solution

The third proportional to 451,800 and 602,319 is: 802,984.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,800 : 602,319 = 602,319 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,800/602,319 = 602,319/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,800x = 602,319 × 602,319
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,800x = 362,788,177,761
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,788,177,761/451,800
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802,984.01

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