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Finding the Third Proportional to 466,728 and 704,368

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Solution

The third proportional to 466,728 and 704,368 is: 1,063,005.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466,728 : 704,368 = 704,368 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466,728/704,368 = 704,368/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466,728x = 704,368 × 704,368
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466,728x = 496,134,279,424
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,134,279,424/466,728
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,063,005.18

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