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Finding the Third Proportional to 467,337 and 700,216.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 467,337 and 700,216.50 is: 1,049,142.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,337 : 700,216.50 = 700,216.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,337/700,216.50 = 700,216.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,337x = 700,216.50 × 700,216.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,337x = 490,303,146,872.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,303,146,872.25/467,337
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,049,142.58

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