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Finding the Third Proportional to 456,994 and 711,520

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Solution

The third proportional to 456,994 and 711,520 is: 1,107,806.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,994 : 711,520 = 711,520 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,994/711,520 = 711,520/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,994x = 711,520 × 711,520
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,994x = 506,260,710,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,260,710,400/456,994
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,107,806.03

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