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Finding the Third Proportional to 464,862 and 718,317

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Solution

The third proportional to 464,862 and 718,317 is: 1,109,962.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,862 : 718,317 = 718,317 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,862/718,317 = 718,317/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,862x = 718,317 × 718,317
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,862x = 515,979,312,489
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,979,312,489/464,862
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,109,962.34

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