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Finding the Third Proportional to 450,587.25 and 697,450.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 450,587.25 and 697,450.50 is: 1,079,562.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,587.25 : 697,450.50 = 697,450.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,587.25/697,450.50 = 697,450.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,587.25x = 697,450.50 × 697,450.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,587.25x = 486,437,199,950.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,437,199,950.25/450,587.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,079,562.73

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