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Finding the Third Proportional to 450,663.75 and 701,844.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 450,663.75 and 701,844.75 is: 1,093,023.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,663.75 : 701,844.75 = 701,844.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,663.75/701,844.75 = 701,844.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,663.75x = 701,844.75 × 701,844.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,663.75x = 492,586,053,102.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,586,053,102.56/450,663.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,093,023.46

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