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Finding the Third Proportional to 451,615.50 and 699,050.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 451,615.50 and 699,050.25 is: 1,082,051.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,615.50 : 699,050.25 = 699,050.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,615.50/699,050.25 = 699,050.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,615.50x = 699,050.25 × 699,050.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,615.50x = 488,671,252,025.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,671,252,025.06/451,615.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,082,051.55

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