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Finding the Third Proportional to 454,652 and 757,722

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Solution

The third proportional to 454,652 and 757,722 is: 1,262,817.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,652 : 757,722 = 757,722 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,652/757,722 = 757,722/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,652x = 757,722 × 757,722
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,652x = 574,142,629,284
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,142,629,284/454,652
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,262,817.78

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