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Finding the Third Proportional to 463,410 and 716,395.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 463,410 and 716,395.50 is: 1,107,491.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463,410 : 716,395.50 = 716,395.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463,410/716,395.50 = 716,395.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463,410x = 716,395.50 × 716,395.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463,410x = 513,222,512,420.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,222,512,420.25/463,410
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,107,491.23

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