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Finding the Third Proportional to 467,878.50 and 669,088.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 467,878.50 and 669,088.50 is: 956,828.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,878.50 : 669,088.50 = 669,088.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,878.50/669,088.50 = 669,088.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,878.50x = 669,088.50 × 669,088.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,878.50x = 447,679,420,832.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,679,420,832.25/467,878.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 956,828.37

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