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Finding the Third Proportional to 464,992.50 and 658,145.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 464,992.50 and 658,145.25 is: 931,531.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,992.50 : 658,145.25 = 658,145.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,992.50/658,145.25 = 658,145.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,992.50x = 658,145.25 × 658,145.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,992.50x = 433,155,170,097.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,155,170,097.56/464,992.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931,531.52

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