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Finding the Third Proportional to 466,682 and 723,995

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Solution

The third proportional to 466,682 and 723,995 is: 1,123,181.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466,682 : 723,995 = 723,995 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466,682/723,995 = 723,995/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466,682x = 723,995 × 723,995
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466,682x = 524,168,760,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,168,760,025/466,682
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,123,181.87

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