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Finding the Third Proportional to 467,875.50 and 669,084

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Solution

The third proportional to 467,875.50 and 669,084 is: 956,821.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,875.50 : 669,084 = 669,084 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,875.50/669,084 = 669,084/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,875.50x = 669,084 × 669,084
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,875.50x = 447,673,399,056
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,673,399,056/467,875.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 956,821.63

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