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Finding the Third Proportional to 453,512 and 655,572

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Solution

The third proportional to 453,512 and 655,572 is: 947,658.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453,512 : 655,572 = 655,572 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453,512/655,572 = 655,572/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453,512x = 655,572 × 655,572
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453,512x = 429,774,647,184
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,774,647,184/453,512
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 947,658.82

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