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Finding the Third Proportional to 458,664 and 708,444

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Solution

The third proportional to 458,664 and 708,444 is: 1,094,249.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,664 : 708,444 = 708,444 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,664/708,444 = 708,444/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,664x = 708,444 × 708,444
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,664x = 501,892,901,136
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,892,901,136/458,664
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,094,249.61

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