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Finding the Third Proportional to 453,226 and 667,310

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Solution

The third proportional to 453,226 and 667,310 is: 982,517.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453,226 : 667,310 = 667,310 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453,226/667,310 = 667,310/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453,226x = 667,310 × 667,310
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453,226x = 445,302,636,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,302,636,100/453,226
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 982,517.85

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