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Finding the Third Proportional to 467,329.50 and 700,213.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 467,329.50 and 700,213.50 is: 1,049,150.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,329.50 : 700,213.50 = 700,213.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,329.50/700,213.50 = 700,213.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,329.50x = 700,213.50 × 700,213.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,329.50x = 490,298,945,582.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,298,945,582.25/467,329.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,049,150.43

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