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Finding the Third Proportional to 450,181 and 686,704

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Solution

The third proportional to 450,181 and 686,704 is: 1,047,495.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,181 : 686,704 = 686,704 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,181/686,704 = 686,704/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,181x = 686,704 × 686,704
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,181x = 471,562,383,616
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,562,383,616/450,181
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,047,495.08

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