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Finding the Third Proportional to 467,064 and 1,005,761.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 467,064 and 1,005,761.25 is: 2,165,775.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,064 : 1,005,761.25 = 1,005,761.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,064/1,005,761.25 = 1,005,761.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,064x = 1,005,761.25 × 1,005,761.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,064x = 1,011,555,692,001.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,011,555,692,001.56/467,064
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,165,775.34

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