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Finding the Third Proportional to 470,400 and 706,659

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Solution

The third proportional to 470,400 and 706,659 is: 1,061,579.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470,400 : 706,659 = 706,659 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470,400/706,659 = 706,659/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470,400x = 706,659 × 706,659
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470,400x = 499,366,942,281
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,366,942,281/470,400
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,061,579.38

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