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Finding the Third Proportional to 460,024 and 718,007

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Solution

The third proportional to 460,024 and 718,007 is: 1,120,667.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460,024 : 718,007 = 718,007 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460,024/718,007 = 718,007/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460,024x = 718,007 × 718,007
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460,024x = 515,534,052,049
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,534,052,049/460,024
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,120,667.73

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