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Finding the Third Proportional to 451,824 and 602,364

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Solution

The third proportional to 451,824 and 602,364 is: 803,061.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,824 : 602,364 = 602,364 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,824/602,364 = 602,364/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,824x = 602,364 × 602,364
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,824x = 362,842,388,496
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,842,388,496/451,824
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803,061.34

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