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Finding the Third Proportional to 451,887.75 and 700,146

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Solution

The third proportional to 451,887.75 and 700,146 is: 1,084,792.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,887.75 : 700,146 = 700,146 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,887.75/700,146 = 700,146/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,887.75x = 700,146 × 700,146
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,887.75x = 490,204,421,316
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,204,421,316/451,887.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,084,792.45

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