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Finding the Third Proportional to 467,401.50 and 763,143.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 467,401.50 and 763,143.75 is: 1,246,013.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,401.50 : 763,143.75 = 763,143.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,401.50/763,143.75 = 763,143.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,401.50x = 763,143.75 × 763,143.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,401.50x = 582,388,383,164.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,388,383,164.06/467,401.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,246,013.08

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