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Finding the Third Proportional to 470,412 and 716,681.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 470,412 and 716,681.25 is: 1,091,876.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470,412 : 716,681.25 = 716,681.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470,412/716,681.25 = 716,681.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470,412x = 716,681.25 × 716,681.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470,412x = 513,632,014,101.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,632,014,101.56/470,412
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,091,876.94

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