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Finding the Third Proportional to 461,754 and 690,772.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 461,754 and 690,772.50 is: 1,033,378.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,754 : 690,772.50 = 690,772.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,754/690,772.50 = 690,772.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,754x = 690,772.50 × 690,772.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,754x = 477,166,646,756.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,166,646,756.25/461,754
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,033,378.48

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