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Finding the Third Proportional to 481,637 and 750,031.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 481,637 and 750,031.50 is: 1,167,990.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,637 : 750,031.50 = 750,031.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,637/750,031.50 = 750,031.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,637x = 750,031.50 × 750,031.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,637x = 562,547,250,992.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,547,250,992.25/481,637
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,167,990.11

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