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Finding the Third Proportional to 455,463 and 680,715

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Solution

The third proportional to 455,463 and 680,715 is: 1,017,366.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455,463 : 680,715 = 680,715 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455,463/680,715 = 680,715/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455,463x = 680,715 × 680,715
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455,463x = 463,372,911,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,372,911,225/455,463
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,017,366.75

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