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Finding the Third Proportional to 467,866.13 and 669,070.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 467,866.13 and 669,070.13 is: 956,801.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,866.13 : 669,070.13 = 669,070.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,866.13/669,070.13 = 669,070.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,866.13x = 669,070.13 × 669,070.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,866.13x = 447,654,832,167.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,654,832,167.52/467,866.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 956,801.12

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