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Finding the Third Proportional to 670,563 and 1,437,004.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 670,563 and 1,437,004.50 is: 3,079,474.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670,563 : 1,437,004.50 = 1,437,004.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670,563/1,437,004.50 = 1,437,004.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670,563x = 1,437,004.50 × 1,437,004.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670,563x = 2,064,981,933,020.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,064,981,933,020.25/670,563
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,079,474.91

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