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Finding the Third Proportional to 453,228 and 667,313

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Solution

The third proportional to 453,228 and 667,313 is: 982,522.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453,228 : 667,313 = 667,313 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453,228/667,313 = 667,313/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453,228x = 667,313 × 667,313
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453,228x = 445,306,639,969
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,306,639,969/453,228
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 982,522.35

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