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Finding the Third Proportional to 425,752 and 709,557

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Solution

The third proportional to 425,752 and 709,557 is: 1,182,545.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,752 : 709,557 = 709,557 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,752/709,557 = 709,557/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,752x = 709,557 × 709,557
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,752x = 503,471,136,249
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,471,136,249/425,752
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,182,545.56

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