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Finding the Third Proportional to 451,722 and 660,586.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 451,722 and 660,586.50 is: 966,024.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,722 : 660,586.50 = 660,586.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,722/660,586.50 = 660,586.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,722x = 660,586.50 × 660,586.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,722x = 436,374,523,982.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,374,523,982.25/451,722
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 966,024.51

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