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Finding the Third Proportional to 450,732 and 674,688

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Solution

The third proportional to 450,732 and 674,688 is: 1,009,921.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,732 : 674,688 = 674,688 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,732/674,688 = 674,688/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,732x = 674,688 × 674,688
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,732x = 455,203,897,344
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,203,897,344/450,732
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,009,921.41

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