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Finding the Third Proportional to 469,488 and 702,432

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Solution

The third proportional to 469,488 and 702,432 is: 1,050,954.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469,488 : 702,432 = 702,432 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469,488/702,432 = 702,432/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469,488x = 702,432 × 702,432
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469,488x = 493,410,714,624
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,410,714,624/469,488
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,050,954.90

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