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Finding the Third Proportional to 478,888 and 697,272

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Solution

The third proportional to 478,888 and 697,272 is: 1,015,244.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478,888 : 697,272 = 697,272 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478,888/697,272 = 697,272/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478,888x = 697,272 × 697,272
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478,888x = 486,188,241,984
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,188,241,984/478,888
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,015,244.15

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