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Finding the Third Proportional to 307,625.63 and 465,689.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 307,625.63 and 465,689.25 is: 704,968.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307,625.63 : 465,689.25 = 465,689.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307,625.63/465,689.25 = 465,689.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307,625.63x = 465,689.25 × 465,689.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307,625.63x = 216,866,477,565.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,866,477,565.56/307,625.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704,968.83

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