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Finding the Third Proportional to 466,537.50 and 699,651

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Solution

The third proportional to 466,537.50 and 699,651 is: 1,049,243.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466,537.50 : 699,651 = 699,651 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466,537.50/699,651 = 699,651/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466,537.50x = 699,651 × 699,651
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466,537.50x = 489,511,521,801
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,511,521,801/466,537.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,049,243.68

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