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Finding the Third Proportional to 450,176.44 and 686,698.31

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Solution

The third proportional to 450,176.44 and 686,698.31 is: 1,047,488.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,176.44 : 686,698.31 = 686,698.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,176.44/686,698.31 = 686,698.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,176.44x = 686,698.31 × 686,698.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,176.44x = 471,554,572,390.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,554,572,390.35/450,176.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,047,488.35

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