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Finding the Third Proportional to 470,124 and 706,212

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Solution

The third proportional to 470,124 and 706,212 is: 1,060,859.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470,124 : 706,212 = 706,212 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470,124/706,212 = 706,212/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470,124x = 706,212 × 706,212
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470,124x = 498,735,388,944
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,735,388,944/470,124
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,060,859.24

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