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Finding the Third Proportional to 450,792 and 702,037.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 450,792 and 702,037.50 is: 1,093,312.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,792 : 702,037.50 = 702,037.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,792/702,037.50 = 702,037.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,792x = 702,037.50 × 702,037.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,792x = 492,856,651,406.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,856,651,406.25/450,792
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,093,312.77

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