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Finding the Third Proportional to 466,545 and 699,696

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Solution

The third proportional to 466,545 and 699,696 is: 1,049,361.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466,545 : 699,696 = 699,696 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466,545/699,696 = 699,696/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466,545x = 699,696 × 699,696
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466,545x = 489,574,492,416
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,574,492,416/466,545
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,049,361.78

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