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Finding the Third Proportional to 700,872.75 and 1,524,764.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 700,872.75 and 1,524,764.25 is: 3,317,158.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700,872.75 : 1,524,764.25 = 1,524,764.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700,872.75/1,524,764.25 = 1,524,764.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700,872.75x = 1,524,764.25 × 1,524,764.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700,872.75x = 2,324,906,018,078.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,324,906,018,078.06/700,872.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,317,158.53

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