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Finding the Third Proportional to 463,741.50 and 737,688.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 463,741.50 and 737,688.75 is: 1,173,465.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463,741.50 : 737,688.75 = 737,688.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463,741.50/737,688.75 = 737,688.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463,741.50x = 737,688.75 × 737,688.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463,741.50x = 544,184,691,876.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,184,691,876.56/463,741.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,173,465.59

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