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Finding the Third Proportional to 450,146 and 712,803

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Solution

The third proportional to 450,146 and 712,803 is: 1,128,718.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,146 : 712,803 = 712,803 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,146/712,803 = 712,803/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,146x = 712,803 × 712,803
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,146x = 508,088,116,809
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,088,116,809/450,146
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,128,718.50

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