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Finding the Third Proportional to 470,384 and 706,637

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Solution

The third proportional to 470,384 and 706,637 is: 1,061,549.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470,384 : 706,637 = 706,637 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470,384/706,637 = 706,637/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470,384x = 706,637 × 706,637
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470,384x = 499,335,849,769
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,335,849,769/470,384
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,061,549.39

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