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Finding the Third Proportional to 458,602 and 660,558

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Solution

The third proportional to 458,602 and 660,558 is: 951,450.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,602 : 660,558 = 660,558 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,602/660,558 = 660,558/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,602x = 660,558 × 660,558
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,602x = 436,336,871,364
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,336,871,364/458,602
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 951,450.00

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