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Finding the Third Proportional to 446,161.50 and 670,234.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 446,161.50 and 670,234.50 is: 1,006,842.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446,161.50 : 670,234.50 = 670,234.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446,161.50/670,234.50 = 670,234.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446,161.50x = 670,234.50 × 670,234.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446,161.50x = 449,214,284,990.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,214,284,990.25/446,161.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,006,842.33

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