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Finding the Third Proportional to 458,130.75 and 699,045.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 458,130.75 and 699,045.75 is: 1,066,649.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,130.75 : 699,045.75 = 699,045.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,130.75/699,045.75 = 699,045.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,130.75x = 699,045.75 × 699,045.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,130.75x = 488,664,960,593.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,664,960,593.06/458,130.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,066,649.55

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