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Finding the Third Proportional to 469,921 and 705,025.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 469,921 and 705,025.50 is: 1,057,754.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469,921 : 705,025.50 = 705,025.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469,921/705,025.50 = 705,025.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469,921x = 705,025.50 × 705,025.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469,921x = 497,060,955,650.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,060,955,650.25/469,921
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,057,754.29

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