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Finding the Third Proportional to 392,827 and 600,673.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 392,827 and 600,673.50 is: 918,492.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392,827 : 600,673.50 = 600,673.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392,827/600,673.50 = 600,673.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392,827x = 600,673.50 × 600,673.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392,827x = 360,808,653,602.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,808,653,602.25/392,827
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 918,492.50

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