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Finding the Third Proportional to 463,467 and 620,752.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 463,467 and 620,752.50 is: 831,415.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463,467 : 620,752.50 = 620,752.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463,467/620,752.50 = 620,752.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463,467x = 620,752.50 × 620,752.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463,467x = 385,333,666,256.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,333,666,256.25/463,467
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831,415.54

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