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Finding the Third Proportional to 451,636 and 699,079

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Solution

The third proportional to 451,636 and 699,079 is: 1,082,091.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,636 : 699,079 = 699,079 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,636/699,079 = 699,079/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,636x = 699,079 × 699,079
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,636x = 488,711,448,241
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,711,448,241/451,636
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,082,091.44

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