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Finding the Third Proportional to 460,750 and 687,572

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Solution

The third proportional to 460,750 and 687,572 is: 1,026,055.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460,750 : 687,572 = 687,572 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460,750/687,572 = 687,572/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460,750x = 687,572 × 687,572
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460,750x = 472,755,255,184
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,755,255,184/460,750
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,026,055.90

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