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Finding the Third Proportional to 454,750 and 757,869

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Solution

The third proportional to 454,750 and 757,869 is: 1,263,035.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,750 : 757,869 = 757,869 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,750/757,869 = 757,869/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,750x = 757,869 × 757,869
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,750x = 574,365,421,161
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,365,421,161/454,750
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,263,035.56

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