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Finding the Third Proportional to 462,267 and 690,255

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Solution

The third proportional to 462,267 and 690,255 is: 1,030,685.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,267 : 690,255 = 690,255 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,267/690,255 = 690,255/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,267x = 690,255 × 690,255
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,267x = 476,451,965,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,451,965,025/462,267
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,030,685.65

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