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Finding the Third Proportional to 464,860 and 718,314

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Solution

The third proportional to 464,860 and 718,314 is: 1,109,957.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,860 : 718,314 = 718,314 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,860/718,314 = 718,314/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,860x = 718,314 × 718,314
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,860x = 515,975,002,596
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,975,002,596/464,860
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,109,957.84

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