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Finding the Third Proportional to 452,804 and 663,162

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Solution

The third proportional to 452,804 and 663,162 is: 971,245.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,804 : 663,162 = 663,162 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,804/663,162 = 663,162/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,804x = 663,162 × 663,162
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,804x = 439,783,838,244
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,783,838,244/452,804
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 971,245.48

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