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Finding the Third Proportional to 475,797 and 700,552.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 475,797 and 700,552.50 is: 1,031,477.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475,797 : 700,552.50 = 700,552.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475,797/700,552.50 = 700,552.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475,797x = 700,552.50 × 700,552.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475,797x = 490,773,805,256.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,773,805,256.25/475,797
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,031,477.30

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