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Finding the Third Proportional to 517,835 and 699,631

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Solution

The third proportional to 517,835 and 699,631 is: 945,250.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517,835 : 699,631 = 699,631 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517,835/699,631 = 699,631/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517,835x = 699,631 × 699,631
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517,835x = 489,483,536,161
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,483,536,161/517,835
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 945,250.00

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