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Finding the Third Proportional to 470,064 and 716,109

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Solution

The third proportional to 470,064 and 716,109 is: 1,090,941.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470,064 : 716,109 = 716,109 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470,064/716,109 = 716,109/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470,064x = 716,109 × 716,109
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470,064x = 512,812,099,881
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,812,099,881/470,064
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,090,941.02

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