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Finding the Third Proportional to 465,673.50 and 719,131.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 465,673.50 and 719,131.50 is: 1,110,542.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465,673.50 : 719,131.50 = 719,131.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465,673.50/719,131.50 = 719,131.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465,673.50x = 719,131.50 × 719,131.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465,673.50x = 517,150,114,292.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,150,114,292.25/465,673.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,110,542.29

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