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Finding the Third Proportional to 480,741 and 696,325

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Solution

The third proportional to 480,741 and 696,325 is: 1,008,585.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480,741 : 696,325 = 696,325 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480,741/696,325 = 696,325/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480,741x = 696,325 × 696,325
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480,741x = 484,868,505,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,868,505,625/480,741
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,008,585.72

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