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Finding the Third Proportional to 468,052 and 706,262

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Solution

The third proportional to 468,052 and 706,262 is: 1,065,706.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468,052 : 706,262 = 706,262 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468,052/706,262 = 706,262/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468,052x = 706,262 × 706,262
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468,052x = 498,806,012,644
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,806,012,644/468,052
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,065,706.40

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