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Finding the Third Proportional to 462,026.50 and 691,159.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 462,026.50 and 691,159.50 is: 1,033,926.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,026.50 : 691,159.50 = 691,159.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,026.50/691,159.50 = 691,159.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,026.50x = 691,159.50 × 691,159.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,026.50x = 477,701,454,440.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,701,454,440.25/462,026.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,033,926.53

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