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Finding the Third Proportional to 475,299 and 710,545.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 475,299 and 710,545.50 is: 1,062,225.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475,299 : 710,545.50 = 710,545.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475,299/710,545.50 = 710,545.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475,299x = 710,545.50 × 710,545.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475,299x = 504,874,907,570.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,874,907,570.25/475,299
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,062,225.90

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