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Finding the Third Proportional to 466,542 and 699,691.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 466,542 and 699,691.50 is: 1,049,355.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466,542 : 699,691.50 = 699,691.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466,542/699,691.50 = 699,691.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466,542x = 699,691.50 × 699,691.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466,542x = 489,568,195,172.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,568,195,172.25/466,542
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,049,355.03

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