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Finding the Third Proportional to 454,855.50 and 706,261.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 454,855.50 and 706,261.50 is: 1,096,623.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,855.50 : 706,261.50 = 706,261.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,855.50/706,261.50 = 706,261.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,855.50x = 706,261.50 × 706,261.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,855.50x = 498,805,306,382.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,805,306,382.25/454,855.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,096,623.67

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