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Finding the Third Proportional to 408,949.50 and 838,297.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 408,949.50 and 838,297.50 is: 1,718,409.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408,949.50 : 838,297.50 = 838,297.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408,949.50/838,297.50 = 838,297.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408,949.50x = 838,297.50 × 838,297.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408,949.50x = 702,742,698,506.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,742,698,506.25/408,949.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,718,409.48

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