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Finding the Third Proportional to 452,174.63 and 719,775

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Solution

The third proportional to 452,174.63 and 719,775 is: 1,145,743.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,174.63 : 719,775 = 719,775 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,174.63/719,775 = 719,775/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,174.63x = 719,775 × 719,775
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,174.63x = 518,076,050,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,076,050,625/452,174.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,145,743.31

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