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Finding the Third Proportional to 470,059 and 716,104

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Solution

The third proportional to 470,059 and 716,104 is: 1,090,937.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470,059 : 716,104 = 716,104 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470,059/716,104 = 716,104/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470,059x = 716,104 × 716,104
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470,059x = 512,804,938,816
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,804,938,816/470,059
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,090,937.39

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