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Finding the Third Proportional to 522,266 and 704,664

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Solution

The third proportional to 522,266 and 704,664 is: 950,763.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522,266 : 704,664 = 704,664 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522,266/704,664 = 704,664/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522,266x = 704,664 × 704,664
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522,266x = 496,551,352,896
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,551,352,896/522,266
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 950,763.31

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