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Finding the Third Proportional to 451,623 and 699,060

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Solution

The third proportional to 451,623 and 699,060 is: 1,082,063.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,623 : 699,060 = 699,060 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,623/699,060 = 699,060/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,623x = 699,060 × 699,060
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,623x = 488,684,883,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,684,883,600/451,623
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,082,063.76

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