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Finding the Third Proportional to 475,803 and 700,561.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 475,803 and 700,561.50 is: 1,031,490.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475,803 : 700,561.50 = 700,561.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475,803/700,561.50 = 700,561.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475,803x = 700,561.50 × 700,561.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475,803x = 490,786,415,282.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,786,415,282.25/475,803
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,031,490.80

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