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Finding the Third Proportional to 467,718 and 1,010,278.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 467,718 and 1,010,278.50 is: 2,182,218.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,718 : 1,010,278.50 = 1,010,278.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,718/1,010,278.50 = 1,010,278.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,718x = 1,010,278.50 × 1,010,278.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,718x = 1,020,662,647,562.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,020,662,647,562.25/467,718
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,182,218.02

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