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Finding the Third Proportional to 475,850 and 700,623

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Solution

The third proportional to 475,850 and 700,623 is: 1,031,570.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475,850 : 700,623 = 700,623 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475,850/700,623 = 700,623/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475,850x = 700,623 × 700,623
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475,850x = 490,872,588,129
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,872,588,129/475,850
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,031,570.01

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