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Finding the Third Proportional to 714,440 and 970,278

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Solution

The third proportional to 714,440 and 970,278 is: 1,317,730.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,440 : 970,278 = 970,278 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,440/970,278 = 970,278/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,440x = 970,278 × 970,278
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,440x = 941,439,397,284
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941,439,397,284/714,440
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,317,730.53

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