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Finding the Third Proportional to 470,448 and 706,729.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 470,448 and 706,729.50 is: 1,061,682.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470,448 : 706,729.50 = 706,729.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470,448/706,729.50 = 706,729.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470,448x = 706,729.50 × 706,729.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470,448x = 499,466,586,170.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,466,586,170.25/470,448
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,061,682.88

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