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Finding the Third Proportional to 467,974 and 684,410.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 467,974 and 684,410.50 is: 1,000,948.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,974 : 684,410.50 = 684,410.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,974/684,410.50 = 684,410.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,974x = 684,410.50 × 684,410.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,974x = 468,417,732,510.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,417,732,510.25/467,974
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,000,948.20

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