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Finding the Third Proportional to 517,906 and 699,735

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Solution

The third proportional to 517,906 and 699,735 is: 945,401.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517,906 : 699,735 = 699,735 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517,906/699,735 = 699,735/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517,906x = 699,735 × 699,735
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517,906x = 489,629,070,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,629,070,225/517,906
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 945,401.42

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