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Finding the Third Proportional to 714,504 and 970,316

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Solution

The third proportional to 714,504 and 970,316 is: 1,317,715.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,504 : 970,316 = 970,316 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,504/970,316 = 970,316/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,504x = 970,316 × 970,316
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,504x = 941,513,139,856
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941,513,139,856/714,504
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,317,715.70

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