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Finding the Third Proportional to 451,818 and 699,603.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 451,818 and 699,603.75 is: 1,083,280.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,818 : 699,603.75 = 699,603.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,818/699,603.75 = 699,603.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,818x = 699,603.75 × 699,603.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,818x = 489,445,407,014.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,445,407,014.06/451,818
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,083,280.01

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