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Finding the Third Proportional to 450,741.75 and 701,961.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 450,741.75 and 701,961.75 is: 1,093,198.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,741.75 : 701,961.75 = 701,961.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,741.75/701,961.75 = 701,961.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,741.75x = 701,961.75 × 701,961.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,741.75x = 492,750,298,463.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,750,298,463.06/450,741.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,093,198.71

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