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Finding the Third Proportional to 714,266 and 970,058

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Solution

The third proportional to 714,266 and 970,058 is: 1,317,453.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,266 : 970,058 = 970,058 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,266/970,058 = 970,058/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,266x = 970,058 × 970,058
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,266x = 941,012,523,364
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941,012,523,364/714,266
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,317,453.89

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