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Finding the Third Proportional to 451,578 and 699,598

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Solution

The third proportional to 451,578 and 699,598 is: 1,083,837.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,578 : 699,598 = 699,598 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,578/699,598 = 699,598/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,578x = 699,598 × 699,598
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,578x = 489,437,361,604
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,437,361,604/451,578
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,083,837.92

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