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Finding the Third Proportional to 425,652 and 915,880.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 425,652 and 915,880.50 is: 1,970,711.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,652 : 915,880.50 = 915,880.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,652/915,880.50 = 915,880.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,652x = 915,880.50 × 915,880.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,652x = 838,837,090,280.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,837,090,280.25/425,652
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,970,711.03

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