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Finding the Third Proportional to 459,252 and 675,270

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Solution

The third proportional to 459,252 and 675,270 is: 992,896.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459,252 : 675,270 = 675,270 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459,252/675,270 = 675,270/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459,252x = 675,270 × 675,270
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459,252x = 455,989,572,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,989,572,900/459,252
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 992,896.22

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