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Finding the Third Proportional to 467,403 and 700,312.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 467,403 and 700,312.50 is: 1,049,282.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,403 : 700,312.50 = 700,312.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,403/700,312.50 = 700,312.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,403x = 700,312.50 × 700,312.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,403x = 490,437,597,656.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,437,597,656.25/467,403
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,049,282.09

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