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Finding the Third Proportional to 467,967 and 710,698.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 467,967 and 710,698.50 is: 1,079,333.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,967 : 710,698.50 = 710,698.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,967/710,698.50 = 710,698.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,967x = 710,698.50 × 710,698.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,967x = 505,092,357,902.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,092,357,902.25/467,967
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,079,333.28

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