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Finding the Third Proportional to 456,850.13 and 669,687.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 456,850.13 and 669,687.75 is: 981,682.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,850.13 : 669,687.75 = 669,687.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,850.13/669,687.75 = 669,687.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,850.13x = 669,687.75 × 669,687.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,850.13x = 448,481,682,500.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,481,682,500.06/456,850.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 981,682.30

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