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Finding the Third Proportional to 464,945 and 710,755

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Solution

The third proportional to 464,945 and 710,755 is: 1,086,521.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,945 : 710,755 = 710,755 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,945/710,755 = 710,755/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,945x = 710,755 × 710,755
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,945x = 505,172,670,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,172,670,025/464,945
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,086,521.35

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