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Finding the Third Proportional to 470,243 and 704,268

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Solution

The third proportional to 470,243 and 704,268 is: 1,054,759.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470,243 : 704,268 = 704,268 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470,243/704,268 = 704,268/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470,243x = 704,268 × 704,268
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470,243x = 495,993,415,824
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,993,415,824/470,243
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,054,759.81

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