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Finding the Third Proportional to 460,021.50 and 706,095

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Solution

The third proportional to 460,021.50 and 706,095 is: 1,083,797.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460,021.50 : 706,095 = 706,095 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460,021.50/706,095 = 706,095/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460,021.50x = 706,095 × 706,095
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460,021.50x = 498,570,149,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,570,149,025/460,021.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,083,797.49

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