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Finding the Third Proportional to 461,991 and 691,099.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 461,991 and 691,099.50 is: 1,033,826.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,991 : 691,099.50 = 691,099.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,991/691,099.50 = 691,099.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,991x = 691,099.50 × 691,099.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,991x = 477,618,518,900.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,618,518,900.25/461,991
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,033,826.46

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