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Finding the Third Proportional to 450,285 and 684,711

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Solution

The third proportional to 450,285 and 684,711 is: 1,041,183.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,285 : 684,711 = 684,711 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,285/684,711 = 684,711/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,285x = 684,711 × 684,711
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,285x = 468,829,153,521
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,829,153,521/450,285
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,041,183.15

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