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Finding the Third Proportional to 452,194 and 699,864

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Solution

The third proportional to 452,194 and 699,864 is: 1,083,184.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,194 : 699,864 = 699,864 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,194/699,864 = 699,864/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,194x = 699,864 × 699,864
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,194x = 489,809,618,496
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,809,618,496/452,194
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,083,184.69

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