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Finding the Third Proportional to 465,681 and 711,887

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Solution

The third proportional to 465,681 and 711,887 is: 1,088,262.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465,681 : 711,887 = 711,887 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465,681/711,887 = 711,887/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465,681x = 711,887 × 711,887
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465,681x = 506,783,100,769
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,783,100,769/465,681
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,088,262.35

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