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Finding the Third Proportional to 467,572.50 and 668,655

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Solution

The third proportional to 467,572.50 and 668,655 is: 956,214.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,572.50 : 668,655 = 668,655 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,572.50/668,655 = 668,655/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,572.50x = 668,655 × 668,655
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,572.50x = 447,099,509,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,099,509,025/467,572.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 956,214.30

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