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Finding the Third Proportional to 452,064 and 682,681.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 452,064 and 682,681.50 is: 1,030,947.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,064 : 682,681.50 = 682,681.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,064/682,681.50 = 682,681.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,064x = 682,681.50 × 682,681.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,064x = 466,054,030,442.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,054,030,442.25/452,064
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,030,947.01

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