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Finding the Third Proportional to 470,223 and 705,327

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Solution

The third proportional to 470,223 and 705,327 is: 1,057,979.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470,223 : 705,327 = 705,327 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470,223/705,327 = 705,327/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470,223x = 705,327 × 705,327
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470,223x = 497,486,176,929
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,486,176,929/470,223
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,057,979.25

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