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Finding the Third Proportional to 410,319 and 853,247.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 410,319 and 853,247.25 is: 1,774,304.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410,319 : 853,247.25 = 853,247.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410,319/853,247.25 = 853,247.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410,319x = 853,247.25 × 853,247.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410,319x = 728,030,869,632.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,030,869,632.56/410,319
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,774,304.55

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