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Finding the Third Proportional to 424,197.50 and 922,023.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 424,197.50 and 922,023.50 is: 2,004,083.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,197.50 : 922,023.50 = 922,023.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,197.50/922,023.50 = 922,023.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,197.50x = 922,023.50 × 922,023.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,197.50x = 850,127,334,552.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,127,334,552.25/424,197.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,004,083.79

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