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Finding the Third Proportional to 455,179.50 and 723,363.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 455,179.50 and 723,363.75 is: 1,149,557.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455,179.50 : 723,363.75 = 723,363.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455,179.50/723,363.75 = 723,363.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455,179.50x = 723,363.75 × 723,363.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455,179.50x = 523,255,114,814.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,255,114,814.06/455,179.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,149,557.73

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