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Finding the Third Proportional to 475,803 and 700,562

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Solution

The third proportional to 475,803 and 700,562 is: 1,031,492.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475,803 : 700,562 = 700,562 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475,803/700,562 = 700,562/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475,803x = 700,562 × 700,562
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475,803x = 490,787,115,844
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,787,115,844/475,803
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,031,492.27

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