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Finding the Third Proportional to 467,239.50 and 731,997

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Solution

The third proportional to 467,239.50 and 731,997 is: 1,146,777.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,239.50 : 731,997 = 731,997 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,239.50/731,997 = 731,997/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,239.50x = 731,997 × 731,997
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,239.50x = 535,819,608,009
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,819,608,009/467,239.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,146,777.21

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