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Finding the Third Proportional to 461,106 and 705,651

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Solution

The third proportional to 461,106 and 705,651 is: 1,079,889.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,106 : 705,651 = 705,651 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,106/705,651 = 705,651/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,106x = 705,651 × 705,651
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,106x = 497,943,333,801
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,943,333,801/461,106
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,079,889.08

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