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Finding the Third Proportional to 450,522 and 800,883

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Solution

The third proportional to 450,522 and 800,883 is: 1,423,712.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,522 : 800,883 = 800,883 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,522/800,883 = 800,883/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,522x = 800,883 × 800,883
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,522x = 641,413,579,689
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,413,579,689/450,522
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,423,712.00

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