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Finding the Third Proportional to 462,908 and 721,424

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Solution

The third proportional to 462,908 and 721,424 is: 1,124,311.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,908 : 721,424 = 721,424 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,908/721,424 = 721,424/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,908x = 721,424 × 721,424
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,908x = 520,452,587,776
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,452,587,776/462,908
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,124,311.07

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