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Finding the Third Proportional to 454,606 and 681,909

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Solution

The third proportional to 454,606 and 681,909 is: 1,022,863.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,606 : 681,909 = 681,909 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,606/681,909 = 681,909/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,606x = 681,909 × 681,909
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,606x = 464,999,884,281
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,999,884,281/454,606
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,022,863.50

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