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Finding the Third Proportional to 423,039 and 660,283.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 423,039 and 660,283.50 is: 1,030,577.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,039 : 660,283.50 = 660,283.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,039/660,283.50 = 660,283.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,039x = 660,283.50 × 660,283.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,039x = 435,974,300,372.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,974,300,372.25/423,039
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,030,577.09

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