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Finding the Third Proportional to 461,732 and 693,934

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Solution

The third proportional to 461,732 and 693,934 is: 1,042,908.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,732 : 693,934 = 693,934 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,732/693,934 = 693,934/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,732x = 693,934 × 693,934
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,732x = 481,544,396,356
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,544,396,356/461,732
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,042,908.87

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