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Finding the Third Proportional to 470,090 and 716,158

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Solution

The third proportional to 470,090 and 716,158 is: 1,091,029.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470,090 : 716,158 = 716,158 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470,090/716,158 = 716,158/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470,090x = 716,158 × 716,158
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470,090x = 512,882,280,964
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,882,280,964/470,090
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,091,029.98

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