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Finding the Third Proportional to 456,863.63 and 669,711.38

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Solution

The third proportional to 456,863.63 and 669,711.38 is: 981,722.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,863.63 : 669,711.38 = 669,711.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,863.63/669,711.38 = 669,711.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,863.63x = 669,711.38 × 669,711.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,863.63x = 448,513,325,804.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,513,325,804.39/456,863.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 981,722.56

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