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Finding the Third Proportional to 463,731 and 705,317

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Solution

The third proportional to 463,731 and 705,317 is: 1,072,760.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463,731 : 705,317 = 705,317 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463,731/705,317 = 705,317/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463,731x = 705,317 × 705,317
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463,731x = 497,472,070,489
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,472,070,489/463,731
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,072,760.01

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