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Finding the Third Proportional to 462,783 and 699,105

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Solution

The third proportional to 462,783 and 699,105 is: 1,056,105.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,783 : 699,105 = 699,105 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,783/699,105 = 699,105/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,783x = 699,105 × 699,105
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,783x = 488,747,801,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,747,801,025/462,783
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,056,105.78

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