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Finding the Third Proportional to 502,059 and 702,226.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 502,059 and 702,226.50 is: 982,199.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502,059 : 702,226.50 = 702,226.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502,059/702,226.50 = 702,226.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502,059x = 702,226.50 × 702,226.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502,059x = 493,122,057,302.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,122,057,302.25/502,059
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 982,199.42

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