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Finding the Third Proportional to 453,060 and 719,766

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Solution

The third proportional to 453,060 and 719,766 is: 1,143,475.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453,060 : 719,766 = 719,766 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453,060/719,766 = 719,766/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453,060x = 719,766 × 719,766
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453,060x = 518,063,094,756
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,063,094,756/453,060
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,143,475.69

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