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Finding the Third Proportional to 458,950.50 and 645,160.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 458,950.50 and 645,160.50 is: 906,921.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,950.50 : 645,160.50 = 645,160.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,950.50/645,160.50 = 645,160.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,950.50x = 645,160.50 × 645,160.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,950.50x = 416,232,070,760.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,232,070,760.25/458,950.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906,921.49

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