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Finding the Third Proportional to 483,485 and 679,651.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 483,485 and 679,651.50 is: 955,409.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,485 : 679,651.50 = 679,651.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,485/679,651.50 = 679,651.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,485x = 679,651.50 × 679,651.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,485x = 461,926,161,452.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,926,161,452.25/483,485
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 955,409.50

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