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Finding the Third Proportional to 470,166 and 716,265.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 470,166 and 716,265.75 is: 1,091,181.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470,166 : 716,265.75 = 716,265.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470,166/716,265.75 = 716,265.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470,166x = 716,265.75 × 716,265.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470,166x = 513,036,624,623.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,036,624,623.06/470,166
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,091,181.89

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