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Finding the Third Proportional to 467,251 and 710,112

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Solution

The third proportional to 467,251 and 710,112 is: 1,079,203.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,251 : 710,112 = 710,112 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,251/710,112 = 710,112/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,251x = 710,112 × 710,112
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,251x = 504,259,052,544
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,259,052,544/467,251
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,079,203.80

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