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Finding the Third Proportional to 470,057.63 and 716,102.44

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Solution

The third proportional to 470,057.63 and 716,102.44 is: 1,090,935.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470,057.63 : 716,102.44 = 716,102.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470,057.63/716,102.44 = 716,102.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470,057.63x = 716,102.44 × 716,102.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470,057.63x = 512,802,700,993.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,802,700,993.44/470,057.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,090,935.82

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