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Finding the Third Proportional to 423,511.88 and 636,207.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 423,511.88 and 636,207.75 is: 955,723.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,511.88 : 636,207.75 = 636,207.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,511.88/636,207.75 = 636,207.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,511.88x = 636,207.75 × 636,207.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,511.88x = 404,760,301,160.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,760,301,160.06/423,511.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 955,723.62

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