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Finding the Third Proportional to 714,421.50 and 970,264.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 714,421.50 and 970,264.50 is: 1,317,727.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,421.50 : 970,264.50 = 970,264.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,421.50/970,264.50 = 970,264.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,421.50x = 970,264.50 × 970,264.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,421.50x = 941,413,199,960.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941,413,199,960.25/714,421.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,317,727.98

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