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Finding the Third Proportional to 448,407 and 747,343.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 448,407 and 747,343.50 is: 1,245,570.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448,407 : 747,343.50 = 747,343.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448,407/747,343.50 = 747,343.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448,407x = 747,343.50 × 747,343.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448,407x = 558,522,306,992.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,522,306,992.25/448,407
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,245,570.00

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