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Finding the Third Proportional to 467,712.94 and 684,073.41

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Solution

The third proportional to 467,712.94 and 684,073.41 is: 1,000,520.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,712.94 : 684,073.41 = 684,073.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,712.94/684,073.41 = 684,073.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,712.94x = 684,073.41 × 684,073.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,712.94x = 467,956,425,138.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,956,425,138.48/467,712.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,000,520.59

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