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Finding the Third Proportional to 472,914 and 714,967

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Solution

The third proportional to 472,914 and 714,967 is: 1,080,910.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,914 : 714,967 = 714,967 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,914/714,967 = 714,967/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,914x = 714,967 × 714,967
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,914x = 511,177,811,089
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,177,811,089/472,914
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,080,910.72

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