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Finding the Third Proportional to 467,253 and 710,115.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 467,253 and 710,115.75 is: 1,079,210.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,253 : 710,115.75 = 710,115.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,253/710,115.75 = 710,115.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,253x = 710,115.75 × 710,115.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,253x = 504,264,378,398.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,264,378,398.06/467,253
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,079,210.57

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