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Finding the Third Proportional to 464,998.50 and 658,153.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 464,998.50 and 658,153.50 is: 931,542.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,998.50 : 658,153.50 = 658,153.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,998.50/658,153.50 = 658,153.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,998.50x = 658,153.50 × 658,153.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,998.50x = 433,166,029,562.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,166,029,562.25/464,998.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931,542.85

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