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Finding the Third Proportional to 467,872.50 and 669,079.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 467,872.50 and 669,079.50 is: 956,814.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,872.50 : 669,079.50 = 669,079.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,872.50/669,079.50 = 669,079.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,872.50x = 669,079.50 × 669,079.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,872.50x = 447,667,377,320.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,667,377,320.25/467,872.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 956,814.90

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