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Finding the Third Proportional to 467,898.75 and 708,453

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Solution

The third proportional to 467,898.75 and 708,453 is: 1,072,680.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,898.75 : 708,453 = 708,453 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,898.75/708,453 = 708,453/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,898.75x = 708,453 × 708,453
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,898.75x = 501,905,653,209
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,905,653,209/467,898.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,072,680.05

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