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Finding the Third Proportional to 442,804 and 704,933

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Solution

The third proportional to 442,804 and 704,933 is: 1,122,235.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,804 : 704,933 = 704,933 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,804/704,933 = 704,933/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,804x = 704,933 × 704,933
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,804x = 496,930,534,489
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,930,534,489/442,804
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,122,235.88

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