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Finding the Third Proportional to 460,021.50 and 718,004.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 460,021.50 and 718,004.25 is: 1,120,665.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460,021.50 : 718,004.25 = 718,004.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460,021.50/718,004.25 = 718,004.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460,021.50x = 718,004.25 × 718,004.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460,021.50x = 515,530,103,018.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,530,103,018.06/460,021.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,120,665.24

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