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Finding the Third Proportional to 458,996.63 and 758,524.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 458,996.63 and 758,524.50 is: 1,253,515.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,996.63 : 758,524.50 = 758,524.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,996.63/758,524.50 = 758,524.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,996.63x = 758,524.50 × 758,524.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,996.63x = 575,359,417,100.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,359,417,100.25/458,996.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,253,515.57

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