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Finding the Third Proportional to 462,865.50 and 699,219

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Solution

The third proportional to 462,865.50 and 699,219 is: 1,056,261.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,865.50 : 699,219 = 699,219 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,865.50/699,219 = 699,219/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,865.50x = 699,219 × 699,219
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,865.50x = 488,907,209,961
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,907,209,961/462,865.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,056,261.94

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