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Finding the Third Proportional to 453,230 and 667,316

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Solution

The third proportional to 453,230 and 667,316 is: 982,526.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453,230 : 667,316 = 667,316 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453,230/667,316 = 667,316/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453,230x = 667,316 × 667,316
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453,230x = 445,310,643,856
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,310,643,856/453,230
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 982,526.85

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