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Finding the Third Proportional to 458,181 and 673,540.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 458,181 and 673,540.50 is: 990,125.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,181 : 673,540.50 = 673,540.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,181/673,540.50 = 673,540.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,181x = 673,540.50 × 673,540.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,181x = 453,656,805,140.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,656,805,140.25/458,181
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 990,125.75

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