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Finding the Third Proportional to 458,799 and 723,019.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 458,799 and 723,019.50 is: 1,139,403.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,799 : 723,019.50 = 723,019.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,799/723,019.50 = 723,019.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,799x = 723,019.50 × 723,019.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,799x = 522,757,197,380.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,757,197,380.25/458,799
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,139,403.52

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