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Finding the Third Proportional to 425,323.50 and 928,651.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 425,323.50 and 928,651.50 is: 2,027,618.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,323.50 : 928,651.50 = 928,651.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,323.50/928,651.50 = 928,651.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,323.50x = 928,651.50 × 928,651.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,323.50x = 862,393,608,452.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,393,608,452.25/425,323.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,027,618.06

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