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Finding the Third Proportional to 460,458 and 710,356.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 460,458 and 710,356.50 is: 1,095,879.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460,458 : 710,356.50 = 710,356.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460,458/710,356.50 = 710,356.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460,458x = 710,356.50 × 710,356.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460,458x = 504,606,357,092.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,606,357,092.25/460,458
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,095,879.23

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