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Finding the Third Proportional to 465,774.75 and 659,205

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Solution

The third proportional to 465,774.75 and 659,205 is: 932,964.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465,774.75 : 659,205 = 659,205 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465,774.75/659,205 = 659,205/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465,774.75x = 659,205 × 659,205
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465,774.75x = 434,551,232,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,551,232,025/465,774.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932,964.34

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