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Finding the Third Proportional to 442,833 and 704,976

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Solution

The third proportional to 442,833 and 704,976 is: 1,122,299.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,833 : 704,976 = 704,976 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,833/704,976 = 704,976/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,833x = 704,976 × 704,976
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,833x = 496,991,160,576
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,991,160,576/442,833
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,122,299.29

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