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Finding the Third Proportional to 522,253 and 704,643

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Solution

The third proportional to 522,253 and 704,643 is: 950,730.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522,253 : 704,643 = 704,643 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522,253/704,643 = 704,643/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522,253x = 704,643 × 704,643
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522,253x = 496,521,757,449
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,521,757,449/522,253
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 950,730.31

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