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Finding the Third Proportional to 436,522.50 and 672,801.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 436,522.50 and 672,801.75 is: 1,036,973.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436,522.50 : 672,801.75 = 672,801.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436,522.50/672,801.75 = 672,801.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436,522.50x = 672,801.75 × 672,801.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436,522.50x = 452,662,194,803.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,662,194,803.06/436,522.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,036,973.34

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