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Finding the Third Proportional to 445,593.50 and 670,520

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Solution

The third proportional to 445,593.50 and 670,520 is: 1,008,984.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445,593.50 : 670,520 = 670,520 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445,593.50/670,520 = 670,520/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445,593.50x = 670,520 × 670,520
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445,593.50x = 449,597,070,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,597,070,400/445,593.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,008,984.80

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