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Finding the Third Proportional to 464,955 and 718,150.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 464,955 and 718,150.50 is: 1,109,225.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,955 : 718,150.50 = 718,150.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,955/718,150.50 = 718,150.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,955x = 718,150.50 × 718,150.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,955x = 515,740,140,650.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,740,140,650.25/464,955
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,109,225.93

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