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Finding the Third Proportional to 455,457 and 680,675

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Solution

The third proportional to 455,457 and 680,675 is: 1,017,260.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455,457 : 680,675 = 680,675 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455,457/680,675 = 680,675/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455,457x = 680,675 × 680,675
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455,457x = 463,318,455,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,318,455,625/455,457
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,017,260.59

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