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Finding the Third Proportional to 472,671 and 707,356

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Solution

The third proportional to 472,671 and 707,356 is: 1,058,564.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,671 : 707,356 = 707,356 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,671/707,356 = 707,356/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,671x = 707,356 × 707,356
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,671x = 500,352,510,736
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,352,510,736/472,671
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,058,564.01

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