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Finding the Third Proportional to 462,186 and 699,566.63

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Solution

The third proportional to 462,186 and 699,566.63 is: 1,058,866.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,186 : 699,566.63 = 699,566.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,186/699,566.63 = 699,566.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,186x = 699,566.63 × 699,566.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,186x = 489,393,462,813.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,393,462,813.89/462,186
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,058,866.91

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