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Finding the Third Proportional to 470,223 and 706,389

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Solution

The third proportional to 470,223 and 706,389 is: 1,061,167.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470,223 : 706,389 = 706,389 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470,223/706,389 = 706,389/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470,223x = 706,389 × 706,389
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470,223x = 498,985,419,321
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,985,419,321/470,223
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,061,167.61

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