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Finding the Third Proportional to 430,474.50 and 670,315.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 430,474.50 and 670,315.50 is: 1,043,785.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,474.50 : 670,315.50 = 670,315.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,474.50/670,315.50 = 670,315.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,474.50x = 670,315.50 × 670,315.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,474.50x = 449,322,869,540.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,322,869,540.25/430,474.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,043,785.10

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