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Finding the Third Proportional to 504,463.50 and 840,771

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Solution

The third proportional to 504,463.50 and 840,771 is: 1,401,282.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504,463.50 : 840,771 = 840,771 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504,463.50/840,771 = 840,771/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504,463.50x = 840,771 × 840,771
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504,463.50x = 706,895,874,441
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,895,874,441/504,463.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,401,282.50

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