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Finding the Third Proportional to 522,240 and 704,625

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Solution

The third proportional to 522,240 and 704,625 is: 950,705.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522,240 : 704,625 = 704,625 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522,240/704,625 = 704,625/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522,240x = 704,625 × 704,625
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522,240x = 496,496,390,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,496,390,625/522,240
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 950,705.40

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