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Finding the Third Proportional to 470,223 and 716,337

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Solution

The third proportional to 470,223 and 716,337 is: 1,091,266.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470,223 : 716,337 = 716,337 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470,223/716,337 = 716,337/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470,223x = 716,337 × 716,337
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470,223x = 513,138,697,569
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,138,697,569/470,223
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,091,266.69

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