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Finding the Third Proportional to 425,185.50 and 658,317

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Solution

The third proportional to 425,185.50 and 658,317 is: 1,019,275.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,185.50 : 658,317 = 658,317 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,185.50/658,317 = 658,317/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,185.50x = 658,317 × 658,317
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,185.50x = 433,381,272,489
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,381,272,489/425,185.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,019,275.76

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