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Finding the Third Proportional to 470,351 and 709,901

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Solution

The third proportional to 470,351 and 709,901 is: 1,071,453.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470,351 : 709,901 = 709,901 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470,351/709,901 = 709,901/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470,351x = 709,901 × 709,901
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470,351x = 503,959,429,801
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,959,429,801/470,351
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,071,453.94

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