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Finding the Third Proportional to 453,066 and 719,775

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Solution

The third proportional to 453,066 and 719,775 is: 1,143,489.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453,066 : 719,775 = 719,775 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453,066/719,775 = 719,775/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453,066x = 719,775 × 719,775
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453,066x = 518,076,050,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,076,050,625/453,066
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,143,489.14

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