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Finding the Third Proportional to 458,406.75 and 1,002,003.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 458,406.75 and 1,002,003.75 is: 2,190,219.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,406.75 : 1,002,003.75 = 1,002,003.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,406.75/1,002,003.75 = 1,002,003.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,406.75x = 1,002,003.75 × 1,002,003.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,406.75x = 1,004,011,515,014.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,004,011,515,014.06/458,406.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,190,219.74

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