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Finding the Third Proportional to 475,812 and 700,573.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 475,812 and 700,573.50 is: 1,031,506.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475,812 : 700,573.50 = 700,573.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475,812/700,573.50 = 700,573.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475,812x = 700,573.50 × 700,573.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475,812x = 490,803,228,902.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,803,228,902.25/475,812
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,031,506.62

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