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Finding the Third Proportional to 465,804 and 701,040

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Solution

The third proportional to 465,804 and 701,040 is: 1,055,072.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465,804 : 701,040 = 701,040 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465,804/701,040 = 701,040/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465,804x = 701,040 × 701,040
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465,804x = 491,457,081,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,457,081,600/465,804
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,055,072.69

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