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Finding the Third Proportional to 472,716 and 701,651

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Solution

The third proportional to 472,716 and 701,651 is: 1,041,458.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,716 : 701,651 = 701,651 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,716/701,651 = 701,651/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,716x = 701,651 × 701,651
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,716x = 492,314,125,801
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,314,125,801/472,716
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,041,458.56

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