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Finding the Third Proportional to 465,447 and 723,681

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Solution

The third proportional to 465,447 and 723,681 is: 1,125,185.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465,447 : 723,681 = 723,681 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465,447/723,681 = 723,681/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465,447x = 723,681 × 723,681
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465,447x = 523,714,189,761
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,714,189,761/465,447
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,125,185.44

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