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Finding the Third Proportional to 476,607 and 700,317

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Solution

The third proportional to 476,607 and 700,317 is: 1,029,032.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476,607 : 700,317 = 700,317 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476,607/700,317 = 700,317/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476,607x = 700,317 × 700,317
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476,607x = 490,443,900,489
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,443,900,489/476,607
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,029,032.10

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