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Finding the Third Proportional to 450,467.50 and 606,750

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Solution

The third proportional to 450,467.50 and 606,750 is: 817,252.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,467.50 : 606,750 = 606,750 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,467.50/606,750 = 606,750/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,467.50x = 606,750 × 606,750
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,467.50x = 368,145,562,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,145,562,500/450,467.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817,252.22

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