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Finding the Third Proportional to 450,704 and 674,652

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Solution

The third proportional to 450,704 and 674,652 is: 1,009,876.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,704 : 674,652 = 674,652 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,704/674,652 = 674,652/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,704x = 674,652 × 674,652
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,704x = 455,155,321,104
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,155,321,104/450,704
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,009,876.37

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