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Finding the Third Proportional to 475,794 and 700,548.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 475,794 and 700,548.75 is: 1,031,472.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475,794 : 700,548.75 = 700,548.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475,794/700,548.75 = 700,548.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475,794x = 700,548.75 × 700,548.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475,794x = 490,768,551,126.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,768,551,126.56/475,794
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,031,472.76

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