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Finding the Third Proportional to 714,408 and 970,260

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Solution

The third proportional to 714,408 and 970,260 is: 1,317,740.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,408 : 970,260 = 970,260 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,408/970,260 = 970,260/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,408x = 970,260 × 970,260
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,408x = 941,404,467,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941,404,467,600/714,408
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,317,740.66

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