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Finding the Third Proportional to 461,641 and 690,617

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Solution

The third proportional to 461,641 and 690,617 is: 1,033,166.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,641 : 690,617 = 690,617 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,641/690,617 = 690,617/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,641x = 690,617 × 690,617
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,641x = 476,951,840,689
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,951,840,689/461,641
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,033,166.12

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