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Finding the Third Proportional to 470,217 and 704,232

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Solution

The third proportional to 470,217 and 704,232 is: 1,054,710.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470,217 : 704,232 = 704,232 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470,217/704,232 = 704,232/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470,217x = 704,232 × 704,232
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470,217x = 495,942,709,824
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,942,709,824/470,217
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,054,710.29

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