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Finding the Third Proportional to 465,426 and 711,675

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Solution

The third proportional to 465,426 and 711,675 is: 1,088,210.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465,426 : 711,675 = 711,675 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465,426/711,675 = 711,675/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465,426x = 711,675 × 711,675
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465,426x = 506,481,305,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,481,305,625/465,426
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,088,210.17

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