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Finding the Third Proportional to 475,852 and 700,626

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Solution

The third proportional to 475,852 and 700,626 is: 1,031,574.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475,852 : 700,626 = 700,626 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475,852/700,626 = 700,626/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475,852x = 700,626 × 700,626
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475,852x = 490,876,791,876
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,876,791,876/475,852
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,031,574.51

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