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Finding the Third Proportional to 517,812 and 699,597

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Solution

The third proportional to 517,812 and 699,597 is: 945,200.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517,812 : 699,597 = 699,597 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517,812/699,597 = 699,597/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517,812x = 699,597 × 699,597
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517,812x = 489,435,962,409
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,435,962,409/517,812
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 945,200.12

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