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Finding the Third Proportional to 481,126.50 and 672,644.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 481,126.50 and 672,644.25 is: 940,397.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,126.50 : 672,644.25 = 672,644.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,126.50/672,644.25 = 672,644.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,126.50x = 672,644.25 × 672,644.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,126.50x = 452,450,287,058.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,450,287,058.06/481,126.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940,397.77

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