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Finding the Third Proportional to 451,394 and 685,956

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Solution

The third proportional to 451,394 and 685,956 is: 1,042,405.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,394 : 685,956 = 685,956 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,394/685,956 = 685,956/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,394x = 685,956 × 685,956
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,394x = 470,535,633,936
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,535,633,936/451,394
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,042,405.60

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