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Finding the Third Proportional to 522,220.50 and 704,598.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 522,220.50 and 704,598.75 is: 950,670.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522,220.50 : 704,598.75 = 704,598.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522,220.50/704,598.75 = 704,598.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522,220.50x = 704,598.75 × 704,598.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522,220.50x = 496,459,398,501.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,459,398,501.56/522,220.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 950,670.07

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