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Finding the Third Proportional to 508,447.97 and 697,194.84

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Solution

The third proportional to 508,447.97 and 697,194.84 is: 956,008.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508,447.97 : 697,194.84 = 697,194.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508,447.97/697,194.84 = 697,194.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508,447.97x = 697,194.84 × 697,194.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508,447.97x = 486,080,650,151.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,080,650,151.59/508,447.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 956,008.64

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