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Finding the Third Proportional to 470,748 and 710,541

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Solution

The third proportional to 470,748 and 710,541 is: 1,072,481.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470,748 : 710,541 = 710,541 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470,748/710,541 = 710,541/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470,748x = 710,541 × 710,541
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470,748x = 504,868,512,681
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,868,512,681/470,748
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,072,481.48

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