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Finding the Third Proportional to 453,044 and 719,744

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Solution

The third proportional to 453,044 and 719,744 is: 1,143,446.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453,044 : 719,744 = 719,744 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453,044/719,744 = 719,744/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453,044x = 719,744 × 719,744
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453,044x = 518,031,425,536
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,031,425,536/453,044
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,143,446.17

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