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Finding the Third Proportional to 714,420 and 970,248

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Solution

The third proportional to 714,420 and 970,248 is: 1,317,685.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,420 : 970,248 = 970,248 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,420/970,248 = 970,248/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,420x = 970,248 × 970,248
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,420x = 941,381,181,504
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941,381,181,504/714,420
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,317,685.93

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