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Finding the Third Proportional to 466,555.50 and 699,673.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 466,555.50 and 699,673.50 is: 1,049,270.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466,555.50 : 699,673.50 = 699,673.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466,555.50/699,673.50 = 699,673.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466,555.50x = 699,673.50 × 699,673.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466,555.50x = 489,543,006,602.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,543,006,602.25/466,555.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,049,270.68

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