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Finding the Third Proportional to 425,525.25 and 658,858.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 425,525.25 and 658,858.50 is: 1,020,138.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,525.25 : 658,858.50 = 658,858.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,525.25/658,858.50 = 658,858.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,525.25x = 658,858.50 × 658,858.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,525.25x = 434,094,523,022.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,094,523,022.25/425,525.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,020,138.11

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