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Finding the Third Proportional to 470,324 and 709,730

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Solution

The third proportional to 470,324 and 709,730 is: 1,070,999.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470,324 : 709,730 = 709,730 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470,324/709,730 = 709,730/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470,324x = 709,730 × 709,730
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470,324x = 503,716,672,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,716,672,900/470,324
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,070,999.30

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