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Finding the Third Proportional to 459,299 and 653,227

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Solution

The third proportional to 459,299 and 653,227 is: 929,036.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459,299 : 653,227 = 653,227 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459,299/653,227 = 653,227/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459,299x = 653,227 × 653,227
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459,299x = 426,705,513,529
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,705,513,529/459,299
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929,036.45

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