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Finding the Third Proportional to 465,579 and 711,905.63

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Solution

The third proportional to 465,579 and 711,905.63 is: 1,088,557.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465,579 : 711,905.63 = 711,905.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465,579/711,905.63 = 711,905.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465,579x = 711,905.63 × 711,905.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465,579x = 506,809,618,906.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,809,618,906.64/465,579
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,088,557.73

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