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Finding the Third Proportional to 458,806.50 and 723,031.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 458,806.50 and 723,031.50 is: 1,139,422.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,806.50 : 723,031.50 = 723,031.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,806.50/723,031.50 = 723,031.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,806.50x = 723,031.50 × 723,031.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,806.50x = 522,774,549,992.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,774,549,992.25/458,806.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,139,422.72

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