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Finding the Third Proportional to 424,150.50 and 921,930

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Solution

The third proportional to 424,150.50 and 921,930 is: 2,003,899.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,150.50 : 921,930 = 921,930 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,150.50/921,930 = 921,930/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,150.50x = 921,930 × 921,930
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,150.50x = 849,954,924,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,954,924,900/424,150.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,003,899.38

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