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Finding the Third Proportional to 467,309.25 and 668,261.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 467,309.25 and 668,261.25 is: 955,626.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,309.25 : 668,261.25 = 668,261.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,309.25/668,261.25 = 668,261.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,309.25x = 668,261.25 × 668,261.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,309.25x = 446,573,098,251.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,573,098,251.56/467,309.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 955,626.49

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