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Finding the Third Proportional to 455,475.50 and 723,763.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 455,475.50 and 723,763.50 is: 1,150,080.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455,475.50 : 723,763.50 = 723,763.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455,475.50/723,763.50 = 723,763.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455,475.50x = 723,763.50 × 723,763.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455,475.50x = 523,833,603,932.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,833,603,932.25/455,475.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,150,080.75

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