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Finding the Third Proportional to 465,676 and 711,878

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Solution

The third proportional to 465,676 and 711,878 is: 1,088,246.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465,676 : 711,878 = 711,878 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465,676/711,878 = 711,878/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465,676x = 711,878 × 711,878
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465,676x = 506,770,286,884
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,770,286,884/465,676
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,088,246.52

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