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Finding the Third Proportional to 454,032 and 684,504

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Solution

The third proportional to 454,032 and 684,504 is: 1,031,966.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,032 : 684,504 = 684,504 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,032/684,504 = 684,504/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,032x = 684,504 × 684,504
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,032x = 468,545,726,016
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,545,726,016/454,032
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,031,966.31

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