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Finding the Third Proportional to 458,419.50 and 622,570.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 458,419.50 and 622,570.50 is: 845,500.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,419.50 : 622,570.50 = 622,570.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,419.50/622,570.50 = 622,570.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,419.50x = 622,570.50 × 622,570.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,419.50x = 387,594,027,470.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,594,027,470.25/458,419.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845,500.74

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