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Finding the Third Proportional to 467,930 and 698,772

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Solution

The third proportional to 467,930 and 698,772 is: 1,043,494.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,930 : 698,772 = 698,772 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,930/698,772 = 698,772/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,930x = 698,772 × 698,772
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,930x = 488,282,307,984
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,282,307,984/467,930
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,043,494.34

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