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Finding the Third Proportional to 451,618 and 699,053

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Solution

The third proportional to 451,618 and 699,053 is: 1,082,054.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,618 : 699,053 = 699,053 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,618/699,053 = 699,053/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,618x = 699,053 × 699,053
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,618x = 488,675,096,809
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,675,096,809/451,618
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,082,054.07

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