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Finding the Third Proportional to 442,861 and 705,014

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Solution

The third proportional to 442,861 and 705,014 is: 1,122,349.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,861 : 705,014 = 705,014 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,861/705,014 = 705,014/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,861x = 705,014 × 705,014
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,861x = 497,044,740,196
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,044,740,196/442,861
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,122,349.32

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