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Finding the Third Proportional to 455,356.50 and 679,344

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Solution

The third proportional to 455,356.50 and 679,344 is: 1,013,509.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455,356.50 : 679,344 = 679,344 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455,356.50/679,344 = 679,344/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455,356.50x = 679,344 × 679,344
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455,356.50x = 461,508,270,336
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,508,270,336/455,356.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013,509.79

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