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Finding the Third Proportional to 464,706 and 688,422

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Solution

The third proportional to 464,706 and 688,422 is: 1,019,838.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,706 : 688,422 = 688,422 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,706/688,422 = 688,422/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,706x = 688,422 × 688,422
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,706x = 473,924,850,084
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,924,850,084/464,706
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,019,838.03

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