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Finding the Third Proportional to 470,595 and 710,280

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Solution

The third proportional to 470,595 and 710,280 is: 1,072,042.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470,595 : 710,280 = 710,280 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470,595/710,280 = 710,280/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470,595x = 710,280 × 710,280
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470,595x = 504,497,678,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,497,678,400/470,595
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,072,042.16

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