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Finding the Third Proportional to 464,926.50 and 704,407.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 464,926.50 and 704,407.50 is: 1,067,243.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,926.50 : 704,407.50 = 704,407.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,926.50/704,407.50 = 704,407.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,926.50x = 704,407.50 × 704,407.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,926.50x = 496,189,926,056.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,189,926,056.25/464,926.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,067,243.80

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