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Finding the Third Proportional to 453,963 and 702,477

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Solution

The third proportional to 453,963 and 702,477 is: 1,087,035.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453,963 : 702,477 = 702,477 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453,963/702,477 = 702,477/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453,963x = 702,477 × 702,477
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453,963x = 493,473,935,529
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,473,935,529/453,963
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,087,035.59

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