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Finding the Third Proportional to 466,977 and 700,465.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 466,977 and 700,465.50 is: 1,050,698.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466,977 : 700,465.50 = 700,465.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466,977/700,465.50 = 700,465.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466,977x = 700,465.50 × 700,465.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466,977x = 490,651,916,690.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,651,916,690.25/466,977
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,050,698.25

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