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Finding the Third Proportional to 325,629 and 466,573.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 325,629 and 466,573.50 is: 668,524.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,629 : 466,573.50 = 466,573.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,629/466,573.50 = 466,573.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,629x = 466,573.50 × 466,573.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,629x = 217,690,830,902.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,690,830,902.25/325,629
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668,524.09

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