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Finding the Third Proportional to 456,160 and 657,081

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Solution

The third proportional to 456,160 and 657,081 is: 946,500.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,160 : 657,081 = 657,081 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,160/657,081 = 657,081/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,160x = 657,081 × 657,081
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,160x = 431,755,440,561
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,755,440,561/456,160
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 946,500.00

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