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Finding the Third Proportional to 470,786 and 604,477

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Solution

The third proportional to 470,786 and 604,477 is: 776,132.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470,786 : 604,477 = 604,477 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470,786/604,477 = 604,477/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470,786x = 604,477 × 604,477
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470,786x = 365,392,443,529
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,392,443,529/470,786
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776,132.77

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