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Finding the Third Proportional to 458,068.50 and 602,356.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 458,068.50 and 602,356.50 is: 792,094.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,068.50 : 602,356.50 = 602,356.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,068.50/602,356.50 = 602,356.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,068.50x = 602,356.50 × 602,356.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,068.50x = 362,833,353,092.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,833,353,092.25/458,068.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792,094.09

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