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Finding the Third Proportional to 470,172 and 716,274

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Solution

The third proportional to 470,172 and 716,274 is: 1,091,193.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470,172 : 716,274 = 716,274 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470,172/716,274 = 716,274/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470,172x = 716,274 × 716,274
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470,172x = 513,048,443,076
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,048,443,076/470,172
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,091,193.10

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