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Finding the Third Proportional to 470,383.50 and 706,635

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Solution

The third proportional to 470,383.50 and 706,635 is: 1,061,544.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470,383.50 : 706,635 = 706,635 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470,383.50/706,635 = 706,635/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470,383.50x = 706,635 × 706,635
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470,383.50x = 499,333,023,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,333,023,225/470,383.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,061,544.51

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