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Finding the Third Proportional to 467,319 and 700,186

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Solution

The third proportional to 467,319 and 700,186 is: 1,049,091.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,319 : 700,186 = 700,186 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,319/700,186 = 700,186/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,319x = 700,186 × 700,186
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,319x = 490,260,434,596
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,260,434,596/467,319
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,049,091.59

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