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Finding the Third Proportional to 472,846 and 709,741

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Solution

The third proportional to 472,846 and 709,741 is: 1,065,319.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,846 : 709,741 = 709,741 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,846/709,741 = 709,741/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,846x = 709,741 × 709,741
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,846x = 503,732,287,081
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,732,287,081/472,846
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,065,319.97

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