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Finding the Third Proportional to 472,688 and 709,378

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Solution

The third proportional to 472,688 and 709,378 is: 1,064,586.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,688 : 709,378 = 709,378 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,688/709,378 = 709,378/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,688x = 709,378 × 709,378
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,688x = 503,217,146,884
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,217,146,884/472,688
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,064,586.25

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