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Finding the Third Proportional to 452,124 and 684,006

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Solution

The third proportional to 452,124 and 684,006 is: 1,034,813.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,124 : 684,006 = 684,006 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,124/684,006 = 684,006/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,124x = 684,006 × 684,006
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,124x = 467,864,208,036
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,864,208,036/452,124
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,034,813.92

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