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Finding the Third Proportional to 468,678 and 699,949.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 468,678 and 699,949.50 is: 1,045,343.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468,678 : 699,949.50 = 699,949.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468,678/699,949.50 = 699,949.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468,678x = 699,949.50 × 699,949.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468,678x = 489,929,302,550.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,929,302,550.25/468,678
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,045,343.08

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