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Finding the Third Proportional to 467,250 and 710,109.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 467,250 and 710,109.50 is: 1,079,198.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,250 : 710,109.50 = 710,109.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,250/710,109.50 = 710,109.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,250x = 710,109.50 × 710,109.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,250x = 504,255,501,990.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,255,501,990.25/467,250
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,079,198.51

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