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Finding the Third Proportional to 466,536 and 699,682.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 466,536 and 699,682.50 is: 1,049,341.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466,536 : 699,682.50 = 699,682.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466,536/699,682.50 = 699,682.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466,536x = 699,682.50 × 699,682.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466,536x = 489,555,600,806.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,555,600,806.25/466,536
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,049,341.53

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