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Finding the Third Proportional to 455,773 and 707,552

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Solution

The third proportional to 455,773 and 707,552 is: 1,098,419.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455,773 : 707,552 = 707,552 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455,773/707,552 = 707,552/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455,773x = 707,552 × 707,552
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455,773x = 500,629,832,704
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,629,832,704/455,773
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,098,419.24

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