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Finding the Third Proportional to 458,758 and 1,079,367

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Solution

The third proportional to 458,758 and 1,079,367 is: 2,539,537.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,758 : 1,079,367 = 1,079,367 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,758/1,079,367 = 1,079,367/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,758x = 1,079,367 × 1,079,367
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,758x = 1,165,033,120,689
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,165,033,120,689/458,758
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,539,537.45

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