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Finding the Third Proportional to 470,366 and 706,608

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Solution

The third proportional to 470,366 and 706,608 is: 1,061,502.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470,366 : 706,608 = 706,608 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470,366/706,608 = 706,608/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470,366x = 706,608 × 706,608
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470,366x = 499,294,865,664
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,294,865,664/470,366
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,061,502.88

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