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Finding the Third Proportional to 450,297 and 684,734.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 450,297 and 684,734.25 is: 1,041,226.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,297 : 684,734.25 = 684,734.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,297/684,734.25 = 684,734.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,297x = 684,734.25 × 684,734.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,297x = 468,860,993,123.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,860,993,123.06/450,297
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,041,226.11

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