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Finding the Third Proportional to 450,960 and 713,544

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Solution

The third proportional to 450,960 and 713,544 is: 1,129,024.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,960 : 713,544 = 713,544 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,960/713,544 = 713,544/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,960x = 713,544 × 713,544
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,960x = 509,145,039,936
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,145,039,936/450,960
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,129,024.84

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