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Finding the Third Proportional to 450,966 and 713,553

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Solution

The third proportional to 450,966 and 713,553 is: 1,129,038.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,966 : 713,553 = 713,553 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,966/713,553 = 713,553/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,966x = 713,553 × 713,553
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,966x = 509,157,883,809
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,157,883,809/450,966
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,129,038.30

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