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Finding the Third Proportional to 470,084 and 716,148

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Solution

The third proportional to 470,084 and 716,148 is: 1,091,013.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470,084 : 716,148 = 716,148 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470,084/716,148 = 716,148/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470,084x = 716,148 × 716,148
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470,084x = 512,867,957,904
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,867,957,904/470,084
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,091,013.43

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