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Finding the Third Proportional to 466,623 and 720,544.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 466,623 and 720,544.50 is: 1,112,642.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466,623 : 720,544.50 = 720,544.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466,623/720,544.50 = 720,544.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466,623x = 720,544.50 × 720,544.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466,623x = 519,184,376,480.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,184,376,480.25/466,623
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,112,642.06

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