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Finding the Third Proportional to 467,592.75 and 725,446.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 467,592.75 and 725,446.13 is: 1,125,492.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,592.75 : 725,446.13 = 725,446.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,592.75/725,446.13 = 725,446.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,592.75x = 725,446.13 × 725,446.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,592.75x = 526,272,080,277.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,272,080,277.52/467,592.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,125,492.39

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