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Finding the Third Proportional to 461,970 and 691,071.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 461,970 and 691,071.75 is: 1,033,790.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,970 : 691,071.75 = 691,071.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,970/691,071.75 = 691,071.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,970x = 691,071.75 × 691,071.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,970x = 477,580,163,648.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,580,163,648.06/461,970
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,033,790.43

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