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Finding the Third Proportional to 700,889 and 1,098,042.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 700,889 and 1,098,042.50 is: 1,720,240.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700,889 : 1,098,042.50 = 1,098,042.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700,889/1,098,042.50 = 1,098,042.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700,889x = 1,098,042.50 × 1,098,042.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700,889x = 1,205,697,331,806.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,205,697,331,806.25/700,889
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,720,240.05

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