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Finding the Third Proportional to 464,179.50 and 626,284.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 464,179.50 and 626,284.50 is: 845,001.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,179.50 : 626,284.50 = 626,284.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,179.50/626,284.50 = 626,284.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,179.50x = 626,284.50 × 626,284.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,179.50x = 392,232,274,940.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,232,274,940.25/464,179.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845,001.29

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