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Finding the Third Proportional to 465,672 and 711,873

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Solution

The third proportional to 465,672 and 711,873 is: 1,088,240.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465,672 : 711,873 = 711,873 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465,672/711,873 = 711,873/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465,672x = 711,873 × 711,873
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465,672x = 506,763,168,129
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,763,168,129/465,672
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,088,240.58

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