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Finding the Third Proportional to 465,686 and 711,893

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Solution

The third proportional to 465,686 and 711,893 is: 1,088,269.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465,686 : 711,893 = 711,893 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465,686/711,893 = 711,893/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465,686x = 711,893 × 711,893
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465,686x = 506,791,643,449
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,791,643,449/465,686
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,088,269.01

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