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Finding the Third Proportional to 458,430 and 688,511

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Solution

The third proportional to 458,430 and 688,511 is: 1,034,067.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,430 : 688,511 = 688,511 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,430/688,511 = 688,511/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,430x = 688,511 × 688,511
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,430x = 474,047,397,121
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,047,397,121/458,430
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,034,067.14

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