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Finding the Third Proportional to 459,906 and 687,035

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Solution

The third proportional to 459,906 and 687,035 is: 1,026,333.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459,906 : 687,035 = 687,035 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459,906/687,035 = 687,035/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459,906x = 687,035 × 687,035
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459,906x = 472,017,091,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,017,091,225/459,906
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,026,333.84

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