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Finding the Third Proportional to 467,919 and 705,205.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 467,919 and 705,205.50 is: 1,062,822.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,919 : 705,205.50 = 705,205.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,919/705,205.50 = 705,205.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,919x = 705,205.50 × 705,205.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,919x = 497,314,797,230.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,314,797,230.25/467,919
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,062,822.41

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