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Finding the Third Proportional to 455,301 and 657,774

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Solution

The third proportional to 455,301 and 657,774 is: 950,287.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455,301 : 657,774 = 657,774 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455,301/657,774 = 657,774/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455,301x = 657,774 × 657,774
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455,301x = 432,666,635,076
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,666,635,076/455,301
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 950,287.03

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