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Finding the Third Proportional to 425,055 and 651,244.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 425,055 and 651,244.50 is: 997,798.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,055 : 651,244.50 = 651,244.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,055/651,244.50 = 651,244.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,055x = 651,244.50 × 651,244.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,055x = 424,119,398,780.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,119,398,780.25/425,055
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 997,798.87

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