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Finding the Third Proportional to 467,970 and 718,854

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Solution

The third proportional to 467,970 and 718,854 is: 1,104,239.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,970 : 718,854 = 718,854 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,970/718,854 = 718,854/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,970x = 718,854 × 718,854
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,970x = 516,751,073,316
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,751,073,316/467,970
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,104,239.74

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