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Finding the Third Proportional to 456,619 and 727,214

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Solution

The third proportional to 456,619 and 727,214 is: 1,158,165.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,619 : 727,214 = 727,214 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,619/727,214 = 727,214/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,619x = 727,214 × 727,214
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,619x = 528,840,201,796
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,840,201,796/456,619
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,158,165.13

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