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Finding the Third Proportional to 445,152 and 682,464

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Solution

The third proportional to 445,152 and 682,464 is: 1,046,287.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445,152 : 682,464 = 682,464 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445,152/682,464 = 682,464/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445,152x = 682,464 × 682,464
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445,152x = 465,757,111,296
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,757,111,296/445,152
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,046,287.81

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