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Finding the Third Proportional to 450,180 and 686,703

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Solution

The third proportional to 450,180 and 686,703 is: 1,047,494.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,180 : 686,703 = 686,703 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,180/686,703 = 686,703/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,180x = 686,703 × 686,703
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,180x = 471,561,010,209
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,561,010,209/450,180
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,047,494.36

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