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Finding the Third Proportional to 470,050 and 706,115

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Solution

The third proportional to 470,050 and 706,115 is: 1,060,734.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470,050 : 706,115 = 706,115 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470,050/706,115 = 706,115/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470,050x = 706,115 × 706,115
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470,050x = 498,598,393,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,598,393,225/470,050
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,060,734.80

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