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Finding the Third Proportional to 714,398 and 970,230

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Solution

The third proportional to 714,398 and 970,230 is: 1,317,677.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,398 : 970,230 = 970,230 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,398/970,230 = 970,230/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,398x = 970,230 × 970,230
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,398x = 941,346,252,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941,346,252,900/714,398
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,317,677.62

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