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Finding the Third Proportional to 499,348.50 and 706,561.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 499,348.50 and 706,561.50 is: 999,761.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499,348.50 : 706,561.50 = 706,561.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499,348.50/706,561.50 = 706,561.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499,348.50x = 706,561.50 × 706,561.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499,348.50x = 499,229,153,282.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,229,153,282.25/499,348.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 999,761.00

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