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Finding the Third Proportional to 452,152.38 and 602,750

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Solution

The third proportional to 452,152.38 and 602,750 is: 803,506.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,152.38 : 602,750 = 602,750 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,152.38/602,750 = 602,750/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,152.38x = 602,750 × 602,750
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,152.38x = 363,307,562,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,307,562,500/452,152.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803,506.92

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