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Finding the Third Proportional to 470,379 and 716,625

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Solution

The third proportional to 470,379 and 716,625 is: 1,091,782.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470,379 : 716,625 = 716,625 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470,379/716,625 = 716,625/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470,379x = 716,625 × 716,625
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470,379x = 513,551,390,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,551,390,625/470,379
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,091,782.14

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