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Finding the Third Proportional to 470,716.50 and 720,210.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 470,716.50 and 720,210.75 is: 1,101,944.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470,716.50 : 720,210.75 = 720,210.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470,716.50/720,210.75 = 720,210.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470,716.50x = 720,210.75 × 720,210.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470,716.50x = 518,703,524,415.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,703,524,415.56/470,716.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,101,944.64

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