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Finding the Third Proportional to 462,774 and 699,091.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 462,774 and 699,091.88 is: 1,056,086.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,774 : 699,091.88 = 699,091.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,774/699,091.88 = 699,091.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,774x = 699,091.88 × 699,091.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,774x = 488,729,449,691.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,729,449,691.02/462,774
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,056,086.66

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