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Finding the Third Proportional to 470,816 and 604,512

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Solution

The third proportional to 470,816 and 604,512 is: 776,173.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470,816 : 604,512 = 604,512 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470,816/604,512 = 604,512/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470,816x = 604,512 × 604,512
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470,816x = 365,434,758,144
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,434,758,144/470,816
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776,173.19

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