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Finding the Third Proportional to 453,886 and 659,545

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Solution

The third proportional to 453,886 and 659,545 is: 958,389.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453,886 : 659,545 = 659,545 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453,886/659,545 = 659,545/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453,886x = 659,545 × 659,545
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453,886x = 434,999,607,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,999,607,025/453,886
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 958,389.57

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