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Finding the Third Proportional to 517,898 and 699,722

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Solution

The third proportional to 517,898 and 699,722 is: 945,380.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517,898 : 699,722 = 699,722 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517,898/699,722 = 699,722/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517,898x = 699,722 × 699,722
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517,898x = 489,610,877,284
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,610,877,284/517,898
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 945,380.90

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