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Finding the Third Proportional to 458,672.63 and 1,036,255.78

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Solution

The third proportional to 458,672.63 and 1,036,255.78 is: 2,341,160.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,672.63 : 1,036,255.78 = 1,036,255.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,672.63/1,036,255.78 = 1,036,255.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,672.63x = 1,036,255.78 × 1,036,255.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,672.63x = 1,073,826,044,174.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,073,826,044,174.05/458,672.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,341,160.09

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