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Finding the Third Proportional to 450,907.50 and 675,118.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 450,907.50 and 675,118.50 is: 1,010,817.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,907.50 : 675,118.50 = 675,118.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,907.50/675,118.50 = 675,118.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,907.50x = 675,118.50 × 675,118.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,907.50x = 455,784,989,042.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,784,989,042.25/450,907.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,010,817.05

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