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Finding the Third Proportional to 714,424 and 970,254

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Solution

The third proportional to 714,424 and 970,254 is: 1,317,694.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,424 : 970,254 = 970,254 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,424/970,254 = 970,254/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,424x = 970,254 × 970,254
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,424x = 941,392,824,516
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941,392,824,516/714,424
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,317,694.85

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