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Finding the Third Proportional to 456,169 and 657,094.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 456,169 and 657,094.50 is: 946,520.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,169 : 657,094.50 = 657,094.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,169/657,094.50 = 657,094.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,169x = 657,094.50 × 657,094.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,169x = 431,773,181,930.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,773,181,930.25/456,169
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 946,520.22

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