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Finding the Third Proportional to 470,820 and 710,630

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Solution

The third proportional to 470,820 and 710,630 is: 1,072,586.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470,820 : 710,630 = 710,630 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470,820/710,630 = 710,630/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470,820x = 710,630 × 710,630
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470,820x = 504,994,996,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,994,996,900/470,820
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,072,586.12

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