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Finding the Third Proportional to 466,268 and 720,060

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Solution

The third proportional to 466,268 and 720,060 is: 1,111,992.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466,268 : 720,060 = 720,060 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466,268/720,060 = 720,060/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466,268x = 720,060 × 720,060
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466,268x = 518,486,403,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,486,403,600/466,268
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,111,992.25

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