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Finding the Third Proportional to 456,093 and 706,279.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 456,093 and 706,279.50 is: 1,093,703.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,093 : 706,279.50 = 706,279.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,093/706,279.50 = 706,279.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,093x = 706,279.50 × 706,279.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,093x = 498,830,732,120.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,830,732,120.25/456,093
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,093,703.99

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