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Finding the Third Proportional to 457,588.50 and 695,712

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Solution

The third proportional to 457,588.50 and 695,712 is: 1,057,752.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,588.50 : 695,712 = 695,712 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,588.50/695,712 = 695,712/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,588.50x = 695,712 × 695,712
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,588.50x = 484,015,186,944
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,015,186,944/457,588.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,057,752.08

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