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Finding the Third Proportional to 453,914 and 682,829

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Solution

The third proportional to 453,914 and 682,829 is: 1,027,188.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453,914 : 682,829 = 682,829 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453,914/682,829 = 682,829/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453,914x = 682,829 × 682,829
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453,914x = 466,255,443,241
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,255,443,241/453,914
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,027,188.95

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