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Finding the Third Proportional to 466,652 and 723,954

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Solution

The third proportional to 466,652 and 723,954 is: 1,123,126.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466,652 : 723,954 = 723,954 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466,652/723,954 = 723,954/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466,652x = 723,954 × 723,954
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466,652x = 524,109,394,116
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,109,394,116/466,652
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,123,126.86

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