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Finding the Third Proportional to 467,314 and 700,189

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Solution

The third proportional to 467,314 and 700,189 is: 1,049,111.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,314 : 700,189 = 700,189 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,314/700,189 = 700,189/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,314x = 700,189 × 700,189
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,314x = 490,264,635,721
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,264,635,721/467,314
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,049,111.81

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