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Finding the Third Proportional to 458,263.50 and 1,006,179

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Solution

The third proportional to 458,263.50 and 1,006,179 is: 2,209,200.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,263.50 : 1,006,179 = 1,006,179 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,263.50/1,006,179 = 1,006,179/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,263.50x = 1,006,179 × 1,006,179
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,263.50x = 1,012,396,180,041
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,012,396,180,041/458,263.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,209,200.99

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