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Finding the Third Proportional to 462,632 and 690,109

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Solution

The third proportional to 462,632 and 690,109 is: 1,029,436.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,632 : 690,109 = 690,109 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,632/690,109 = 690,109/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,632x = 690,109 × 690,109
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,632x = 476,250,431,881
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,250,431,881/462,632
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,029,436.86

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