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Finding the Third Proportional to 467,339 and 700,219

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Solution

The third proportional to 467,339 and 700,219 is: 1,049,145.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,339 : 700,219 = 700,219 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,339/700,219 = 700,219/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,339x = 700,219 × 700,219
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,339x = 490,306,647,961
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,306,647,961/467,339
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,049,145.58

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