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Finding the Third Proportional to 517,904 and 699,732

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Solution

The third proportional to 517,904 and 699,732 is: 945,396.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517,904 : 699,732 = 699,732 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517,904/699,732 = 699,732/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517,904x = 699,732 × 699,732
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517,904x = 489,624,871,824
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,624,871,824/517,904
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 945,396.97

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