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Finding the Third Proportional to 714,426 and 970,271

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Solution

The third proportional to 714,426 and 970,271 is: 1,317,737.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,426 : 970,271 = 970,271 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,426/970,271 = 970,271/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,426x = 970,271 × 970,271
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,426x = 941,425,813,441
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941,425,813,441/714,426
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,317,737.34

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