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Finding the Third Proportional to 464,952.66 and 718,146

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Solution

The third proportional to 464,952.66 and 718,146 is: 1,109,217.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,952.66 : 718,146 = 718,146 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,952.66/718,146 = 718,146/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,952.66x = 718,146 × 718,146
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,952.66x = 515,733,677,316
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,733,677,316/464,952.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,109,217.62

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