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Finding the Third Proportional to 455,484 and 679,546

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Solution

The third proportional to 455,484 and 679,546 is: 1,013,828.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455,484 : 679,546 = 679,546 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455,484/679,546 = 679,546/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455,484x = 679,546 × 679,546
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455,484x = 461,782,766,116
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,782,766,116/455,484
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013,828.73

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