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Finding the Third Proportional to 718,550.50 and 999,075.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 718,550.50 and 999,075.50 is: 1,389,118.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718,550.50 : 999,075.50 = 999,075.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718,550.50/999,075.50 = 999,075.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718,550.50x = 999,075.50 × 999,075.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718,550.50x = 998,151,854,700.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 998,151,854,700.25/718,550.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,389,118.59

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