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Finding the Third Proportional to 466,612 and 699,757

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Solution

The third proportional to 466,612 and 699,757 is: 1,049,394.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466,612 : 699,757 = 699,757 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466,612/699,757 = 699,757/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466,612x = 699,757 × 699,757
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466,612x = 489,659,859,049
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,659,859,049/466,612
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,049,394.06

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