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Finding the Third Proportional to 470,424 and 706,695

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Solution

The third proportional to 470,424 and 706,695 is: 1,061,633.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470,424 : 706,695 = 706,695 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470,424/706,695 = 706,695/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470,424x = 706,695 × 706,695
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470,424x = 499,417,823,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,417,823,025/470,424
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,061,633.38

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