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Finding the Third Proportional to 469,642 and 704,559

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Solution

The third proportional to 469,642 and 704,559 is: 1,056,982.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469,642 : 704,559 = 704,559 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469,642/704,559 = 704,559/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469,642x = 704,559 × 704,559
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469,642x = 496,403,384,481
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,403,384,481/469,642
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,056,982.52

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