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Finding the Third Proportional to 425,597.63 and 934,119

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Solution

The third proportional to 425,597.63 and 934,119 is: 2,050,242.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,597.63 : 934,119 = 934,119 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,597.63/934,119 = 934,119/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,597.63x = 934,119 × 934,119
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,597.63x = 872,578,306,161
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 872,578,306,161/425,597.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,050,242.42

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