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Finding the Third Proportional to 454,804 and 682,146

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Solution

The third proportional to 454,804 and 682,146 is: 1,023,129.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,804 : 682,146 = 682,146 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,804/682,146 = 682,146/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,804x = 682,146 × 682,146
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,804x = 465,323,165,316
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,323,165,316/454,804
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,023,129.01

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