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Finding the Third Proportional to 478,882 and 697,262

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Solution

The third proportional to 478,882 and 697,262 is: 1,015,227.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478,882 : 697,262 = 697,262 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478,882/697,262 = 697,262/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478,882x = 697,262 × 697,262
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478,882x = 486,174,296,644
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,174,296,644/478,882
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,015,227.75

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