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Finding the Third Proportional to 423,343.13 and 603,483.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 423,343.13 and 603,483.75 is: 860,277.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,343.13 : 603,483.75 = 603,483.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,343.13/603,483.75 = 603,483.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,343.13x = 603,483.75 × 603,483.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,343.13x = 364,192,636,514.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,192,636,514.06/423,343.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860,277.67

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