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Finding the Third Proportional to 714,410 and 970,263

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Solution

The third proportional to 714,410 and 970,263 is: 1,317,745.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,410 : 970,263 = 970,263 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,410/970,263 = 970,263/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,410x = 970,263 × 970,263
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,410x = 941,410,289,169
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941,410,289,169/714,410
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,317,745.12

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