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Finding the Third Proportional to 462,872 and 695,616

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Solution

The third proportional to 462,872 and 695,616 is: 1,045,389.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,872 : 695,616 = 695,616 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,872/695,616 = 695,616/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,872x = 695,616 × 695,616
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,872x = 483,881,619,456
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,881,619,456/462,872
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,045,389.70

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