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Finding the Third Proportional to 458,370 and 688,419

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Solution

The third proportional to 458,370 and 688,419 is: 1,033,926.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,370 : 688,419 = 688,419 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,370/688,419 = 688,419/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,370x = 688,419 × 688,419
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,370x = 473,920,719,561
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,920,719,561/458,370
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,033,926.13

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