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Finding the Third Proportional to 452,182 and 699,846

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Solution

The third proportional to 452,182 and 699,846 is: 1,083,157.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,182 : 699,846 = 699,846 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,182/699,846 = 699,846/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,182x = 699,846 × 699,846
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,182x = 489,784,423,716
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,784,423,716/452,182
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,083,157.72

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