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Finding the Third Proportional to 467,968.50 and 684,402.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 467,968.50 and 684,402.75 is: 1,000,937.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,968.50 : 684,402.75 = 684,402.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,968.50/684,402.75 = 684,402.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,968.50x = 684,402.75 × 684,402.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,968.50x = 468,407,124,207.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,407,124,207.56/467,968.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,000,937.29

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