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Finding the Third Proportional to 475,888 and 700,674

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Solution

The third proportional to 475,888 and 700,674 is: 1,031,637.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475,888 : 700,674 = 700,674 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475,888/700,674 = 700,674/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475,888x = 700,674 × 700,674
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475,888x = 490,944,054,276
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,944,054,276/475,888
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,031,637.81

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