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Finding the Third Proportional to 316,866.94 and 704,583.56

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Solution

The third proportional to 316,866.94 and 704,583.56 is: 1,566,708.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,866.94 : 704,583.56 = 704,583.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,866.94/704,583.56 = 704,583.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,866.94x = 704,583.56 × 704,583.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,866.94x = 496,437,996,545.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,437,996,545.19/316,866.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,566,708.10

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