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Finding the Third Proportional to 426,152.50 and 710,169.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 426,152.50 and 710,169.50 is: 1,183,474.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,152.50 : 710,169.50 = 710,169.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,152.50/710,169.50 = 710,169.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,152.50x = 710,169.50 × 710,169.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,152.50x = 504,340,718,730.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,340,718,730.25/426,152.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,183,474.74

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