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Finding the Third Proportional to 459,892 and 687,006

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Solution

The third proportional to 459,892 and 687,006 is: 1,026,278.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459,892 : 687,006 = 687,006 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459,892/687,006 = 687,006/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459,892x = 687,006 × 687,006
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459,892x = 471,977,244,036
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,977,244,036/459,892
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,026,278.44

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