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Finding the Third Proportional to 522,256 and 704,649

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Solution

The third proportional to 522,256 and 704,649 is: 950,741.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522,256 : 704,649 = 704,649 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522,256/704,649 = 704,649/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522,256x = 704,649 × 704,649
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522,256x = 496,530,213,201
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,530,213,201/522,256
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 950,741.04

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