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Finding the Third Proportional to 517,817 and 699,604

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Solution

The third proportional to 517,817 and 699,604 is: 945,209.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517,817 : 699,604 = 699,604 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517,817/699,604 = 699,604/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517,817x = 699,604 × 699,604
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517,817x = 489,445,756,816
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,445,756,816/517,817
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 945,209.90

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