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Finding the Third Proportional to 450,801 and 697,663.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 450,801 and 697,663.50 is: 1,079,710.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,801 : 697,663.50 = 697,663.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,801/697,663.50 = 697,663.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,801x = 697,663.50 × 697,663.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,801x = 486,734,359,232.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,734,359,232.25/450,801
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,079,710.03

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