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Finding the Third Proportional to 472,810 and 709,702

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Solution

The third proportional to 472,810 and 709,702 is: 1,065,284.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,810 : 709,702 = 709,702 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,810/709,702 = 709,702/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,810x = 709,702 × 709,702
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,810x = 503,676,928,804
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,676,928,804/472,810
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,065,284.00

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