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Finding the Third Proportional to 517,809 and 699,592.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 517,809 and 699,592.50 is: 945,193.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517,809 : 699,592.50 = 699,592.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517,809/699,592.50 = 699,592.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517,809x = 699,592.50 × 699,592.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517,809x = 489,429,666,056.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,429,666,056.25/517,809
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 945,193.43

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