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Finding the Third Proportional to 464,917.50 and 681,448.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 464,917.50 and 681,448.50 is: 998,826.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,917.50 : 681,448.50 = 681,448.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,917.50/681,448.50 = 681,448.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,917.50x = 681,448.50 × 681,448.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,917.50x = 464,372,058,152.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,372,058,152.25/464,917.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 998,826.80

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