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Finding the Third Proportional to 423,761.63 and 628,311.94

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Solution

The third proportional to 423,761.63 and 628,311.94 is: 931,598.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,761.63 : 628,311.94 = 628,311.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,761.63/628,311.94 = 628,311.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,761.63x = 628,311.94 × 628,311.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,761.63x = 394,775,890,805.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,775,890,805.00/423,761.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931,598.96

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