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Finding the Third Proportional to 451,645.50 and 664,984.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 451,645.50 and 664,984.50 is: 979,096.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,645.50 : 664,984.50 = 664,984.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,645.50/664,984.50 = 664,984.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,645.50x = 664,984.50 × 664,984.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,645.50x = 442,204,385,240.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,204,385,240.25/451,645.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 979,096.18

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