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Finding the Third Proportional to 454,282 and 664,897

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Solution

The third proportional to 454,282 and 664,897 is: 973,157.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,282 : 664,897 = 664,897 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,282/664,897 = 664,897/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,282x = 664,897 × 664,897
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,282x = 442,088,020,609
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,088,020,609/454,282
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 973,157.69

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