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Finding the Third Proportional to 454,464 and 711,360

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Solution

The third proportional to 454,464 and 711,360 is: 1,113,472.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,464 : 711,360 = 711,360 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,464/711,360 = 711,360/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,464x = 711,360 × 711,360
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,464x = 506,033,049,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,033,049,600/454,464
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,113,472.24

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