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Finding the Third Proportional to 472,689 and 709,377

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Solution

The third proportional to 472,689 and 709,377 is: 1,064,581.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,689 : 709,377 = 709,377 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,689/709,377 = 709,377/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,689x = 709,377 × 709,377
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,689x = 503,215,728,129
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,215,728,129/472,689
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,064,581.00

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