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Finding the Third Proportional to 425,588.63 and 632,353.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 425,588.63 and 632,353.50 is: 939,571.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,588.63 : 632,353.50 = 632,353.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,588.63/632,353.50 = 632,353.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,588.63x = 632,353.50 × 632,353.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,588.63x = 399,870,948,962.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,870,948,962.25/425,588.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 939,571.51

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