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Finding the Third Proportional to 425,053.50 and 647,728.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 425,053.50 and 647,728.50 is: 987,057.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,053.50 : 647,728.50 = 647,728.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,053.50/647,728.50 = 647,728.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,053.50x = 647,728.50 × 647,728.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,053.50x = 419,552,209,712.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,552,209,712.25/425,053.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987,057.42

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