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Finding the Third Proportional to 403,926.50 and 875,170

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Solution

The third proportional to 403,926.50 and 875,170 is: 1,896,192.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403,926.50 : 875,170 = 875,170 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403,926.50/875,170 = 875,170/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403,926.50x = 875,170 × 875,170
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403,926.50x = 765,922,528,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,922,528,900/403,926.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,896,192.82

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