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Finding the Third Proportional to 462,032 and 691,168

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Solution

The third proportional to 462,032 and 691,168 is: 1,033,939.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,032 : 691,168 = 691,168 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,032/691,168 = 691,168/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,032x = 691,168 × 691,168
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,032x = 477,713,204,224
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,713,204,224/462,032
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,033,939.65

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