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Finding the Third Proportional to 452,206 and 699,882

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Solution

The third proportional to 452,206 and 699,882 is: 1,083,211.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,206 : 699,882 = 699,882 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,206/699,882 = 699,882/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,206x = 699,882 × 699,882
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,206x = 489,834,813,924
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,834,813,924/452,206
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,083,211.66

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