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Finding the Third Proportional to 465,436 and 711,690

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Solution

The third proportional to 465,436 and 711,690 is: 1,088,232.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465,436 : 711,690 = 711,690 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465,436/711,690 = 711,690/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465,436x = 711,690 × 711,690
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465,436x = 506,502,656,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,502,656,100/465,436
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,088,232.66

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