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Finding the Third Proportional to 467,908 and 698,744

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Solution

The third proportional to 467,908 and 698,744 is: 1,043,459.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,908 : 698,744 = 698,744 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,908/698,744 = 698,744/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,908x = 698,744 × 698,744
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,908x = 488,243,177,536
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,243,177,536/467,908
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,043,459.78

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