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Finding the Third Proportional to 460,410 and 710,298

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Solution

The third proportional to 460,410 and 710,298 is: 1,095,812.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460,410 : 710,298 = 710,298 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460,410/710,298 = 710,298/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460,410x = 710,298 × 710,298
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460,410x = 504,523,248,804
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,523,248,804/460,410
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,095,812.97

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