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Finding the Third Proportional to 458,562 and 611,580

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Solution

The third proportional to 458,562 and 611,580 is: 815,658.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,562 : 611,580 = 611,580 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,562/611,580 = 611,580/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,562x = 611,580 × 611,580
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,562x = 374,030,096,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,030,096,400/458,562
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815,658.73

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