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Finding the Third Proportional to 454,297.50 and 700,399.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 454,297.50 and 700,399.50 is: 1,079,819.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,297.50 : 700,399.50 = 700,399.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,297.50/700,399.50 = 700,399.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,297.50x = 700,399.50 × 700,399.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,297.50x = 490,559,459,600.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,559,459,600.25/454,297.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,079,819.85

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