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Finding the Third Proportional to 517,864 and 699,674

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Solution

The third proportional to 517,864 and 699,674 is: 945,313.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517,864 : 699,674 = 699,674 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517,864/699,674 = 699,674/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517,864x = 699,674 × 699,674
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517,864x = 489,543,706,276
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,543,706,276/517,864
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 945,313.26

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