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Finding the Third Proportional to 522,232 and 704,614

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Solution

The third proportional to 522,232 and 704,614 is: 950,690.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522,232 : 704,614 = 704,614 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522,232/704,614 = 704,614/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522,232x = 704,614 × 704,614
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522,232x = 496,480,888,996
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,480,888,996/522,232
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 950,690.29

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