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Finding the Third Proportional to 470,094 and 685,449

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Solution

The third proportional to 470,094 and 685,449 is: 999,460.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470,094 : 685,449 = 685,449 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470,094/685,449 = 685,449/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470,094x = 685,449 × 685,449
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470,094x = 469,840,331,601
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,840,331,601/470,094
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 999,460.39

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