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Finding the Third Proportional to 467,775 and 711,504

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Solution

The third proportional to 467,775 and 711,504 is: 1,082,225.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,775 : 711,504 = 711,504 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,775/711,504 = 711,504/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,775x = 711,504 × 711,504
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,775x = 506,237,942,016
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,237,942,016/467,775
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,082,225.30

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