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Finding the Third Proportional to 714,508 and 970,322

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Solution

The third proportional to 714,508 and 970,322 is: 1,317,724.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,508 : 970,322 = 970,322 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,508/970,322 = 970,322/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,508x = 970,322 × 970,322
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,508x = 941,524,783,684
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941,524,783,684/714,508
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,317,724.62

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