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Finding the Third Proportional to 423,544 and 621,187.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 423,544 and 621,187.50 is: 911,059.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,544 : 621,187.50 = 621,187.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,544/621,187.50 = 621,187.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,544x = 621,187.50 × 621,187.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,544x = 385,873,910,156.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,873,910,156.25/423,544
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911,059.80

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