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Finding the Third Proportional to 450,534 and 674,459

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Solution

The third proportional to 450,534 and 674,459 is: 1,009,679.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,534 : 674,459 = 674,459 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,534/674,459 = 674,459/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,534x = 674,459 × 674,459
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,534x = 454,894,942,681
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,894,942,681/450,534
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,009,679.50

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