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Finding the Third Proportional to 455,382 and 679,377.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 455,382 and 679,377.75 is: 1,013,553.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455,382 : 679,377.75 = 679,377.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455,382/679,377.75 = 679,377.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455,382x = 679,377.75 × 679,377.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455,382x = 461,554,127,195.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,554,127,195.06/455,382
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013,553.74

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