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Finding the Third Proportional to 460,348 and 706,560

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Solution

The third proportional to 460,348 and 706,560 is: 1,084,455.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460,348 : 706,560 = 706,560 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460,348/706,560 = 706,560/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460,348x = 706,560 × 706,560
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460,348x = 499,227,033,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,227,033,600/460,348
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,084,455.75

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