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Finding the Third Proportional to 456,594 and 709,753

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Solution

The third proportional to 456,594 and 709,753 is: 1,103,276.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,594 : 709,753 = 709,753 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,594/709,753 = 709,753/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,594x = 709,753 × 709,753
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,594x = 503,749,321,009
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,749,321,009/456,594
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103,276.26

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