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Finding the Third Proportional to 456,457 and 605,809.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 456,457 and 605,809.50 is: 804,030.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,457 : 605,809.50 = 605,809.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,457/605,809.50 = 605,809.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,457x = 605,809.50 × 605,809.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,457x = 367,005,150,290.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,005,150,290.25/456,457
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804,030.06

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