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Finding the Third Proportional to 442,831 and 704,972

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Solution

The third proportional to 442,831 and 704,972 is: 1,122,291.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,831 : 704,972 = 704,972 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,831/704,972 = 704,972/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,831x = 704,972 × 704,972
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,831x = 496,985,520,784
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,985,520,784/442,831
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,122,291.62

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