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Finding the Third Proportional to 437,063 and 675,004.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 437,063 and 675,004.50 is: 1,042,483.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,063 : 675,004.50 = 675,004.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,063/675,004.50 = 675,004.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,063x = 675,004.50 × 675,004.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,063x = 455,631,075,020.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,631,075,020.25/437,063
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,042,483.75

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