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Finding the Third Proportional to 462,604.50 and 725,854.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 462,604.50 and 725,854.50 is: 1,138,909.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,604.50 : 725,854.50 = 725,854.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,604.50/725,854.50 = 725,854.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,604.50x = 725,854.50 × 725,854.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,604.50x = 526,864,755,170.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,864,755,170.25/462,604.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,138,909.71

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