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Finding the Third Proportional to 464,850 and 706,536

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Solution

The third proportional to 464,850 and 706,536 is: 1,073,880.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,850 : 706,536 = 706,536 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,850/706,536 = 706,536/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,850x = 706,536 × 706,536
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,850x = 499,193,119,296
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,193,119,296/464,850
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,073,880.00

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