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Finding the Third Proportional to 522,228 and 704,608

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Solution

The third proportional to 522,228 and 704,608 is: 950,681.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522,228 : 704,608 = 704,608 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522,228/704,608 = 704,608/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522,228x = 704,608 × 704,608
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522,228x = 496,472,433,664
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,472,433,664/522,228
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 950,681.38

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