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Finding the Third Proportional to 499,348 and 706,562.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 499,348 and 706,562.50 is: 999,764.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499,348 : 706,562.50 = 706,562.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499,348/706,562.50 = 706,562.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499,348x = 706,562.50 × 706,562.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499,348x = 499,230,566,406.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,230,566,406.25/499,348
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 999,764.83

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