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Finding the Third Proportional to 458,568 and 611,590.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 458,568 and 611,590.50 is: 815,676.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,568 : 611,590.50 = 611,590.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,568/611,590.50 = 611,590.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,568x = 611,590.50 × 611,590.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,568x = 374,042,939,690.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,042,939,690.25/458,568
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815,676.06

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