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Finding the Third Proportional to 470,066 and 716,115

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Solution

The third proportional to 470,066 and 716,115 is: 1,090,954.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470,066 : 716,115 = 716,115 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470,066/716,115 = 716,115/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470,066x = 716,115 × 716,115
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470,066x = 512,820,693,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,820,693,225/470,066
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,090,954.66

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