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Finding the Third Proportional to 470,067 and 706,140

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Solution

The third proportional to 470,067 and 706,140 is: 1,060,771.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470,067 : 706,140 = 706,140 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470,067/706,140 = 706,140/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470,067x = 706,140 × 706,140
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470,067x = 498,633,699,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,633,699,600/470,067
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,060,771.55

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