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Finding the Third Proportional to 450,597 and 697,466

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Solution

The third proportional to 450,597 and 697,466 is: 1,079,587.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,597 : 697,466 = 697,466 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,597/697,466 = 697,466/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,597x = 697,466 × 697,466
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,597x = 486,458,821,156
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,458,821,156/450,597
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,079,587.35

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