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Finding the Third Proportional to 452,262 and 614,217

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Solution

The third proportional to 452,262 and 614,217 is: 834,168.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,262 : 614,217 = 614,217 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,262/614,217 = 614,217/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,262x = 614,217 × 614,217
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,262x = 377,262,523,089
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,262,523,089/452,262
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834,168.08

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