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Finding the Third Proportional to 462,741 and 699,939

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Solution

The third proportional to 462,741 and 699,939 is: 1,058,723.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,741 : 699,939 = 699,939 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,741/699,939 = 699,939/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,741x = 699,939 × 699,939
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,741x = 489,914,603,721
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,914,603,721/462,741
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,058,723.14

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