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Finding the Third Proportional to 464,400 and 708,611

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Solution

The third proportional to 464,400 and 708,611 is: 1,081,243.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,400 : 708,611 = 708,611 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,400/708,611 = 708,611/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,400x = 708,611 × 708,611
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,400x = 502,129,549,321
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,129,549,321/464,400
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,081,243.65

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