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Finding the Third Proportional to 481,866 and 705,519

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Solution

The third proportional to 481,866 and 705,519 is: 1,032,978.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,866 : 705,519 = 705,519 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,866/705,519 = 705,519/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,866x = 705,519 × 705,519
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,866x = 497,757,059,361
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,757,059,361/481,866
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,032,978.17

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