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Finding the Third Proportional to 454,598 and 681,898

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Solution

The third proportional to 454,598 and 681,898 is: 1,022,848.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,598 : 681,898 = 681,898 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,598/681,898 = 681,898/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,598x = 681,898 × 681,898
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,598x = 464,984,882,404
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,984,882,404/454,598
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,022,848.50

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