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Finding the Third Proportional to 471,996 and 707,859

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Solution

The third proportional to 471,996 and 707,859 is: 1,061,586.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471,996 : 707,859 = 707,859 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471,996/707,859 = 707,859/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471,996x = 707,859 × 707,859
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471,996x = 501,064,363,881
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,064,363,881/471,996
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,061,586.04

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