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Finding the Third Proportional to 454,695 and 679,234.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 454,695 and 679,234.50 is: 1,014,657.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,695 : 679,234.50 = 679,234.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,695/679,234.50 = 679,234.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,695x = 679,234.50 × 679,234.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,695x = 461,359,505,990.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,359,505,990.25/454,695
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,014,657.09

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