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Finding the Third Proportional to 470,472 and 710,088

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Solution

The third proportional to 470,472 and 710,088 is: 1,071,742.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470,472 : 710,088 = 710,088 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470,472/710,088 = 710,088/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470,472x = 710,088 × 710,088
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470,472x = 504,224,967,744
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,224,967,744/470,472
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,071,742.78

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