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Finding the Third Proportional to 472,683 and 709,368

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Solution

The third proportional to 472,683 and 709,368 is: 1,064,567.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,683 : 709,368 = 709,368 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,683/709,368 = 709,368/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,683x = 709,368 × 709,368
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,683x = 503,202,959,424
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,202,959,424/472,683
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,064,567.50

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