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Finding the Third Proportional to 412,051.50 and 855,683.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 412,051.50 and 855,683.50 is: 1,776,948.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412,051.50 : 855,683.50 = 855,683.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412,051.50/855,683.50 = 855,683.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412,051.50x = 855,683.50 × 855,683.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412,051.50x = 732,194,252,172.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,194,252,172.25/412,051.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,776,948.40

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