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Finding the Third Proportional to 467,344 and 700,242

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Solution

The third proportional to 467,344 and 700,242 is: 1,049,203.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,344 : 700,242 = 700,242 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,344/700,242 = 700,242/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,344x = 700,242 × 700,242
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,344x = 490,338,858,564
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,338,858,564/467,344
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,049,203.28

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