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Finding the Third Proportional to 700,251 and 990,919.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 700,251 and 990,919.50 is: 1,402,242.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700,251 : 990,919.50 = 990,919.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700,251/990,919.50 = 990,919.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700,251x = 990,919.50 × 990,919.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700,251x = 981,921,455,480.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 981,921,455,480.25/700,251
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,402,242.13

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