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Finding the Third Proportional to 467,714 and 684,075

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Solution

The third proportional to 467,714 and 684,075 is: 1,000,522.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,714 : 684,075 = 684,075 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,714/684,075 = 684,075/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,714x = 684,075 × 684,075
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,714x = 467,958,605,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,958,605,625/467,714
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,000,522.98

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