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Finding the Third Proportional to 467,358 and 700,263

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Solution

The third proportional to 467,358 and 700,263 is: 1,049,234.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,358 : 700,263 = 700,263 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,358/700,263 = 700,263/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,358x = 700,263 × 700,263
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,358x = 490,368,269,169
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,368,269,169/467,358
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,049,234.78

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