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Finding the Third Proportional to 462,240 and 710,181

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Solution

The third proportional to 462,240 and 710,181 is: 1,091,115.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,240 : 710,181 = 710,181 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,240/710,181 = 710,181/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,240x = 710,181 × 710,181
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,240x = 504,357,052,761
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,357,052,761/462,240
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,091,115.12

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