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Finding the Third Proportional to 430,989 and 682,114.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 430,989 and 682,114.50 is: 1,079,563.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,989 : 682,114.50 = 682,114.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,989/682,114.50 = 682,114.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,989x = 682,114.50 × 682,114.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,989x = 465,280,191,110.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,280,191,110.25/430,989
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,079,563.96

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