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Finding the Third Proportional to 458,869 and 709,057

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Solution

The third proportional to 458,869 and 709,057 is: 1,095,654.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,869 : 709,057 = 709,057 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,869/709,057 = 709,057/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,869x = 709,057 × 709,057
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,869x = 502,761,829,249
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,761,829,249/458,869
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,095,654.38

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