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Finding the Third Proportional to 425,416.50 and 658,638.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 425,416.50 and 658,638.75 is: 1,019,718.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,416.50 : 658,638.75 = 658,638.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,416.50/658,638.75 = 658,638.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,416.50x = 658,638.75 × 658,638.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,416.50x = 433,805,003,001.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,805,003,001.56/425,416.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,019,718.33

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