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Finding the Third Proportional to 482,396 and 709,140

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Solution

The third proportional to 482,396 and 709,140 is: 1,042,462.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482,396 : 709,140 = 709,140 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482,396/709,140 = 709,140/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482,396x = 709,140 × 709,140
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482,396x = 502,879,539,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,879,539,600/482,396
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,042,462.08

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