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Finding the Third Proportional to 451,827 and 602,368.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 451,827 and 602,368.50 is: 803,068.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,827 : 602,368.50 = 602,368.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,827/602,368.50 = 602,368.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,827x = 602,368.50 × 602,368.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,827x = 362,847,809,792.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,847,809,792.25/451,827
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803,068.01

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