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Finding the Third Proportional to 467,318 and 700,185

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Solution

The third proportional to 467,318 and 700,185 is: 1,049,090.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,318 : 700,185 = 700,185 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,318/700,185 = 700,185/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,318x = 700,185 × 700,185
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,318x = 490,259,034,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,259,034,225/467,318
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,049,090.84

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