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Finding the Third Proportional to 457,522 and 660,036

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Solution

The third proportional to 457,522 and 660,036 is: 952,189.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,522 : 660,036 = 660,036 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,522/660,036 = 660,036/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,522x = 660,036 × 660,036
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,522x = 435,647,521,296
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,647,521,296/457,522
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952,189.23

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