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Finding the Third Proportional to 465,211.50 and 737,855.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 465,211.50 and 737,855.25 is: 1,170,285.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465,211.50 : 737,855.25 = 737,855.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465,211.50/737,855.25 = 737,855.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465,211.50x = 737,855.25 × 737,855.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465,211.50x = 544,430,369,952.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,430,369,952.56/465,211.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,170,285.71

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