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Finding the Third Proportional to 472,768 and 709,484

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Solution

The third proportional to 472,768 and 709,484 is: 1,064,724.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,768 : 709,484 = 709,484 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,768/709,484 = 709,484/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,768x = 709,484 × 709,484
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,768x = 503,367,546,256
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,367,546,256/472,768
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,064,724.23

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