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Finding the Third Proportional to 472,804 and 709,691

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Solution

The third proportional to 472,804 and 709,691 is: 1,065,264.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,804 : 709,691 = 709,691 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,804/709,691 = 709,691/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,804x = 709,691 × 709,691
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,804x = 503,661,315,481
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,661,315,481/472,804
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,065,264.50

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