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Finding the Third Proportional to 451,392 and 685,953

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Solution

The third proportional to 451,392 and 685,953 is: 1,042,401.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,392 : 685,953 = 685,953 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,392/685,953 = 685,953/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,392x = 685,953 × 685,953
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,392x = 470,531,518,209
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,531,518,209/451,392
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,042,401.10

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