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Finding the Third Proportional to 467,715 and 684,076

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Solution

The third proportional to 467,715 and 684,076 is: 1,000,523.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,715 : 684,076 = 684,076 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,715/684,076 = 684,076/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,715x = 684,076 × 684,076
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,715x = 467,959,973,776
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,959,973,776/467,715
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,000,523.77

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