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Finding the Third Proportional to 382,924.50 and 635,989.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 382,924.50 and 635,989.50 is: 1,056,298.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,924.50 : 635,989.50 = 635,989.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,924.50/635,989.50 = 635,989.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,924.50x = 635,989.50 × 635,989.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,924.50x = 404,482,644,110.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,482,644,110.25/382,924.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,056,298.68

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