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Finding the Third Proportional to 458,942.63 and 645,151.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 458,942.63 and 645,151.50 is: 906,911.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,942.63 : 645,151.50 = 645,151.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,942.63/645,151.50 = 645,151.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,942.63x = 645,151.50 × 645,151.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,942.63x = 416,220,457,952.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,220,457,952.25/458,942.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906,911.75

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