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Finding the Third Proportional to 451,833 and 602,377.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 451,833 and 602,377.50 is: 803,081.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,833 : 602,377.50 = 602,377.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,833/602,377.50 = 602,377.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,833x = 602,377.50 × 602,377.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,833x = 362,858,652,506.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,858,652,506.25/451,833
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803,081.34

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