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Finding the Third Proportional to 436,822.50 and 670,494

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Solution

The third proportional to 436,822.50 and 670,494 is: 1,029,164.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436,822.50 : 670,494 = 670,494 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436,822.50/670,494 = 670,494/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436,822.50x = 670,494 × 670,494
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436,822.50x = 449,562,204,036
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,562,204,036/436,822.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,029,164.49

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