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Finding the Third Proportional to 517,808 and 699,591

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Solution

The third proportional to 517,808 and 699,591 is: 945,191.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517,808 : 699,591 = 699,591 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517,808/699,591 = 699,591/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517,808x = 699,591 × 699,591
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517,808x = 489,427,567,281
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,427,567,281/517,808
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 945,191.20

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