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Finding the Third Proportional to 470,184 and 716,286

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Solution

The third proportional to 470,184 and 716,286 is: 1,091,201.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470,184 : 716,286 = 716,286 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470,184/716,286 = 716,286/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470,184x = 716,286 × 716,286
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470,184x = 513,065,633,796
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,065,633,796/470,184
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,091,201.81

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