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Finding the Third Proportional to 458,867 and 645,038

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Solution

The third proportional to 458,867 and 645,038 is: 906,742.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,867 : 645,038 = 645,038 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,867/645,038 = 645,038/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,867x = 645,038 × 645,038
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,867x = 416,074,021,444
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,074,021,444/458,867
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906,742.09

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