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Finding the Third Proportional to 475,799.63 and 700,557.19

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Solution

The third proportional to 475,799.63 and 700,557.19 is: 1,031,485.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475,799.63 : 700,557.19 = 700,557.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475,799.63/700,557.19 = 700,557.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475,799.63x = 700,557.19 × 700,557.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475,799.63x = 490,780,372,957.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,780,372,957.91/475,799.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,031,485.41

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