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Finding the Third Proportional to 470,165.75 and 716,265

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Solution

The third proportional to 470,165.75 and 716,265 is: 1,091,180.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470,165.75 : 716,265 = 716,265 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470,165.75/716,265 = 716,265/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470,165.75x = 716,265 × 716,265
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470,165.75x = 513,035,550,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,035,550,225/470,165.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,091,180.19

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