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Finding the Third Proportional to 425,245.50 and 658,449

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Solution

The third proportional to 425,245.50 and 658,449 is: 1,019,540.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,245.50 : 658,449 = 658,449 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,245.50/658,449 = 658,449/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,245.50x = 658,449 × 658,449
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,245.50x = 433,555,085,601
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,555,085,601/425,245.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,019,540.68

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