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Finding the Third Proportional to 425,744 and 709,545

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Solution

The third proportional to 425,744 and 709,545 is: 1,182,527.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,744 : 709,545 = 709,545 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,744/709,545 = 709,545/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,744x = 709,545 × 709,545
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,744x = 503,454,107,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,454,107,025/425,744
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,182,527.78

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