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Finding the Third Proportional to 462,772 and 699,982

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Solution

The third proportional to 462,772 and 699,982 is: 1,058,782.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,772 : 699,982 = 699,982 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,772/699,982 = 699,982/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,772x = 699,982 × 699,982
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,772x = 489,974,800,324
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,974,800,324/462,772
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,058,782.30

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