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Finding the Third Proportional to 425,713.50 and 640,363.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 425,713.50 and 640,363.50 is: 963,242.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,713.50 : 640,363.50 = 640,363.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,713.50/640,363.50 = 640,363.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,713.50x = 640,363.50 × 640,363.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,713.50x = 410,065,412,132.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,065,412,132.25/425,713.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 963,242.68

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