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Finding the Third Proportional to 461,692 and 721,698

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Solution

The third proportional to 461,692 and 721,698 is: 1,128,128.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,692 : 721,698 = 721,698 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,692/721,698 = 721,698/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,692x = 721,698 × 721,698
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,692x = 520,848,003,204
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,848,003,204/461,692
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,128,128.72

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