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Finding the Third Proportional to 470,052 and 716,092

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Solution

The third proportional to 470,052 and 716,092 is: 1,090,917.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470,052 : 716,092 = 716,092 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470,052/716,092 = 716,092/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470,052x = 716,092 × 716,092
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470,052x = 512,787,752,464
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,787,752,464/470,052
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,090,917.07

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