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Finding the Third Proportional to 517,830 and 699,624

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Solution

The third proportional to 517,830 and 699,624 is: 945,240.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517,830 : 699,624 = 699,624 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517,830/699,624 = 699,624/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517,830x = 699,624 × 699,624
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517,830x = 489,473,741,376
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,473,741,376/517,830
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 945,240.22

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