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Finding the Third Proportional to 470,166 and 716,266

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Solution

The third proportional to 470,166 and 716,266 is: 1,091,182.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470,166 : 716,266 = 716,266 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470,166/716,266 = 716,266/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470,166x = 716,266 × 716,266
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470,166x = 513,036,982,756
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,036,982,756/470,166
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,091,182.65

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