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Finding the Third Proportional to 460,530 and 647,599.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 460,530 and 647,599.50 is: 910,657.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460,530 : 647,599.50 = 647,599.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460,530/647,599.50 = 647,599.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460,530x = 647,599.50 × 647,599.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460,530x = 419,385,112,400.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,385,112,400.25/460,530
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910,657.53

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