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Finding the Third Proportional to 412,190.25 and 868,660.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 412,190.25 and 868,660.50 is: 1,830,637.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412,190.25 : 868,660.50 = 868,660.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412,190.25/868,660.50 = 868,660.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412,190.25x = 868,660.50 × 868,660.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412,190.25x = 754,571,064,260.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,571,064,260.25/412,190.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,830,637.83

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