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Finding the Third Proportional to 467,136 and 712,368

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Solution

The third proportional to 467,136 and 712,368 is: 1,086,339.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,136 : 712,368 = 712,368 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,136/712,368 = 712,368/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,136x = 712,368 × 712,368
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,136x = 507,468,167,424
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,468,167,424/467,136
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,086,339.24

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