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Finding the Third Proportional to 714,510 and 970,325

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Solution

The third proportional to 714,510 and 970,325 is: 1,317,729.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,510 : 970,325 = 970,325 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,510/970,325 = 970,325/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,510x = 970,325 × 970,325
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,510x = 941,530,605,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941,530,605,625/714,510
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,317,729.08

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