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Finding the Third Proportional to 452,132.50 and 699,451.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 452,132.50 and 699,451.50 is: 1,082,055.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,132.50 : 699,451.50 = 699,451.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,132.50/699,451.50 = 699,451.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,132.50x = 699,451.50 × 699,451.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,132.50x = 489,232,400,852.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,232,400,852.25/452,132.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,082,055.37

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