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Finding the Third Proportional to 470,223 and 704,241

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Solution

The third proportional to 470,223 and 704,241 is: 1,054,723.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470,223 : 704,241 = 704,241 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470,223/704,241 = 704,241/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470,223x = 704,241 × 704,241
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470,223x = 495,955,386,081
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,955,386,081/470,223
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,054,723.79

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