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Finding the Third Proportional to 455,326 and 668,225

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Solution

The third proportional to 455,326 and 668,225 is: 980,670.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455,326 : 668,225 = 668,225 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455,326/668,225 = 668,225/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455,326x = 668,225 × 668,225
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455,326x = 446,524,650,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,524,650,625/455,326
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 980,670.22

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