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Finding the Third Proportional to 316,956 and 703,896

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Solution

The third proportional to 316,956 and 703,896 is: 1,563,212.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,956 : 703,896 = 703,896 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,956/703,896 = 703,896/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,956x = 703,896 × 703,896
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,956x = 495,469,578,816
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,469,578,816/316,956
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,563,212.49

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