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Finding the Third Proportional to 466,560 and 706,320

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Solution

The third proportional to 466,560 and 706,320 is: 1,069,290

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466,560 : 706,320 = 706,320 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466,560/706,320 = 706,320/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466,560x = 706,320 × 706,320
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466,560x = 498,887,942,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,887,942,400/466,560
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,069,290

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