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Finding the Third Proportional to 480,844 and 707,658

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Solution

The third proportional to 480,844 and 707,658 is: 1,041,460.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480,844 : 707,658 = 707,658 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480,844/707,658 = 707,658/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480,844x = 707,658 × 707,658
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480,844x = 500,779,844,964
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,779,844,964/480,844
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,041,460.11

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