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Finding the Third Proportional to 524,984.63 and 770,698.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 524,984.63 and 770,698.13 is: 1,131,415.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524,984.63 : 770,698.13 = 770,698.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524,984.63/770,698.13 = 770,698.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524,984.63x = 770,698.13 × 770,698.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524,984.63x = 593,975,599,878.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,975,599,878.52/524,984.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,131,415.23

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