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Finding the Third Proportional to 452,691 and 679,090.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 452,691 and 679,090.50 is: 1,018,716.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,691 : 679,090.50 = 679,090.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,691/679,090.50 = 679,090.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,691x = 679,090.50 × 679,090.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,691x = 461,163,907,190.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,163,907,190.25/452,691
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,018,716.76

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