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Finding the Third Proportional to 454,154 and 687,519

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Solution

The third proportional to 454,154 and 687,519 is: 1,040,797.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,154 : 687,519 = 687,519 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,154/687,519 = 687,519/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,154x = 687,519 × 687,519
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,154x = 472,682,375,361
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,682,375,361/454,154
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,040,797.56

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