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Finding the Third Proportional to 466,976 and 700,462

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Solution

The third proportional to 466,976 and 700,462 is: 1,050,690.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466,976 : 700,462 = 700,462 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466,976/700,462 = 700,462/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466,976x = 700,462 × 700,462
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466,976x = 490,647,013,444
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,647,013,444/466,976
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,050,690.00

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