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Finding the Third Proportional to 470,415 and 716,674.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 470,415 and 716,674.50 is: 1,091,849.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470,415 : 716,674.50 = 716,674.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470,415/716,674.50 = 716,674.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470,415x = 716,674.50 × 716,674.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470,415x = 513,622,338,950.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,622,338,950.25/470,415
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,091,849.41

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