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Finding the Third Proportional to 477,199.69 and 699,761.53

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Solution

The third proportional to 477,199.69 and 699,761.53 is: 1,026,124.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477,199.69 : 699,761.53 = 699,761.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477,199.69/699,761.53 = 699,761.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477,199.69x = 699,761.53 × 699,761.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477,199.69x = 489,666,200,617.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,666,200,617.35/477,199.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,026,124.31

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