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Finding the Third Proportional to 470,304 and 716,517

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Solution

The third proportional to 470,304 and 716,517 is: 1,091,627.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470,304 : 716,517 = 716,517 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470,304/716,517 = 716,517/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470,304x = 716,517 × 716,517
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470,304x = 513,396,611,289
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,396,611,289/470,304
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,091,627.14

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