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Finding the Third Proportional to 480,040.50 and 773,264.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 480,040.50 and 773,264.50 is: 1,245,599.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480,040.50 : 773,264.50 = 773,264.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480,040.50/773,264.50 = 773,264.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480,040.50x = 773,264.50 × 773,264.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480,040.50x = 597,937,986,960.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,937,986,960.25/480,040.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,245,599.04

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