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Finding the Third Proportional to 400,033 and 562,697

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Solution

The third proportional to 400,033 and 562,697 is: 791,504.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400,033 : 562,697 = 562,697 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400,033/562,697 = 562,697/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400,033x = 562,697 × 562,697
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400,033x = 316,627,913,809
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,627,913,809/400,033
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791,504.49

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