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Finding the Third Proportional to 463,729.50 and 737,671.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 463,729.50 and 737,671.50 is: 1,173,441.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463,729.50 : 737,671.50 = 737,671.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463,729.50/737,671.50 = 737,671.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463,729.50x = 737,671.50 × 737,671.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463,729.50x = 544,159,241,912.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,159,241,912.25/463,729.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,173,441.07

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