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Finding the Third Proportional to 455,461 and 680,679

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Solution

The third proportional to 455,461 and 680,679 is: 1,017,263.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455,461 : 680,679 = 680,679 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455,461/680,679 = 680,679/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455,461x = 680,679 × 680,679
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455,461x = 463,323,901,041
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,323,901,041/455,461
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,017,263.61

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