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Finding the Third Proportional to 532,987 and 704,223

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Solution

The third proportional to 532,987 and 704,223 is: 930,473.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532,987 : 704,223 = 704,223 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532,987/704,223 = 704,223/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532,987x = 704,223 × 704,223
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532,987x = 495,930,033,729
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,930,033,729/532,987
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 930,473.04

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