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Finding the Third Proportional to 450,654 and 701,846.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 450,654 and 701,846.50 is: 1,093,052.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,654 : 701,846.50 = 701,846.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,654/701,846.50 = 701,846.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,654x = 701,846.50 × 701,846.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,654x = 492,588,509,562.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,588,509,562.25/450,654
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,093,052.56

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