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Finding the Third Proportional to 470,088 and 706,173

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Solution

The third proportional to 470,088 and 706,173 is: 1,060,823.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470,088 : 706,173 = 706,173 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470,088/706,173 = 706,173/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470,088x = 706,173 × 706,173
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470,088x = 498,680,305,929
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,680,305,929/470,088
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,060,823.31

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