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Finding the Third Proportional to 470,551.50 and 710,239.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 470,551.50 and 710,239.50 is: 1,072,019.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470,551.50 : 710,239.50 = 710,239.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470,551.50/710,239.50 = 710,239.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470,551.50x = 710,239.50 × 710,239.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470,551.50x = 504,440,147,360.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,440,147,360.25/470,551.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,072,019.00

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