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Finding the Third Proportional to 470,853 and 604,563

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Solution

The third proportional to 470,853 and 604,563 is: 776,243.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470,853 : 604,563 = 604,563 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470,853/604,563 = 604,563/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470,853x = 604,563 × 604,563
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470,853x = 365,496,420,969
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,496,420,969/470,853
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776,243.16

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