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Finding the Third Proportional to 464,866.88 and 717,805.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 464,866.88 and 717,805.13 is: 1,108,369.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,866.88 : 717,805.13 = 717,805.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,866.88/717,805.13 = 717,805.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,866.88x = 717,805.13 × 717,805.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,866.88x = 515,244,197,476.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,244,197,476.27/464,866.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,108,369.35

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