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Finding the Third Proportional to 482,844 and 718,555.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 482,844 and 718,555.50 is: 1,069,335.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482,844 : 718,555.50 = 718,555.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482,844/718,555.50 = 718,555.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482,844x = 718,555.50 × 718,555.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482,844x = 516,322,006,580.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,322,006,580.25/482,844
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,069,335.04

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