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Finding the Third Proportional to 453,010.50 and 664,288.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 453,010.50 and 664,288.50 is: 974,103.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453,010.50 : 664,288.50 = 664,288.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453,010.50/664,288.50 = 664,288.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453,010.50x = 664,288.50 × 664,288.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453,010.50x = 441,279,211,232.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,279,211,232.25/453,010.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 974,103.72

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