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Finding the Third Proportional to 450,789.38 and 702,033.38

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Solution

The third proportional to 450,789.38 and 702,033.38 is: 1,093,306.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,789.38 : 702,033.38 = 702,033.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,789.38/702,033.38 = 702,033.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,789.38x = 702,033.38 × 702,033.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,789.38x = 492,850,859,613.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,850,859,613.89/450,789.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,093,306.29

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