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Finding the Third Proportional to 425,169 and 925,066.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 425,169 and 925,066.50 is: 2,012,724.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,169 : 925,066.50 = 925,066.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,169/925,066.50 = 925,066.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,169x = 925,066.50 × 925,066.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,169x = 855,748,029,422.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,748,029,422.25/425,169
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,012,724.42

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