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Finding the Third Proportional to 458,529.75 and 1,078,899.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 458,529.75 and 1,078,899.75 is: 2,538,602.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,529.75 : 1,078,899.75 = 1,078,899.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,529.75/1,078,899.75 = 1,078,899.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,529.75x = 1,078,899.75 × 1,078,899.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,529.75x = 1,164,024,670,550.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,164,024,670,550.06/458,529.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,538,602.28

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