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Finding the Third Proportional to 470,588 and 710,270

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Solution

The third proportional to 470,588 and 710,270 is: 1,072,027.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470,588 : 710,270 = 710,270 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470,588/710,270 = 710,270/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470,588x = 710,270 × 710,270
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470,588x = 504,483,472,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,483,472,900/470,588
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,072,027.92

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