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Finding the Third Proportional to 463,477.50 and 717,268.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 463,477.50 and 717,268.50 is: 1,110,030.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463,477.50 : 717,268.50 = 717,268.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463,477.50/717,268.50 = 717,268.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463,477.50x = 717,268.50 × 717,268.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463,477.50x = 514,474,101,092.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,474,101,092.25/463,477.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,110,030.37

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