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Finding the Third Proportional to 455,383 and 679,378

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Solution

The third proportional to 455,383 and 679,378 is: 1,013,552.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455,383 : 679,378 = 679,378 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455,383/679,378 = 679,378/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455,383x = 679,378 × 679,378
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455,383x = 461,554,466,884
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,554,466,884/455,383
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013,552.26

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