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Finding the Third Proportional to 467,246 and 710,103

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Solution

The third proportional to 467,246 and 710,103 is: 1,079,187.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,246 : 710,103 = 710,103 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,246/710,103 = 710,103/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,246x = 710,103 × 710,103
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,246x = 504,246,270,609
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,246,270,609/467,246
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,079,187.99

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