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Finding the Third Proportional to 263,452.50 and 621,706.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 263,452.50 and 621,706.50 is: 1,467,129.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,452.50 : 621,706.50 = 621,706.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,452.50/621,706.50 = 621,706.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,452.50x = 621,706.50 × 621,706.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,452.50x = 386,518,972,142.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,518,972,142.25/263,452.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,467,129.64

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