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Finding the Third Proportional to 425,811.75 and 927,223.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 425,811.75 and 927,223.50 is: 2,019,069.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,811.75 : 927,223.50 = 927,223.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,811.75/927,223.50 = 927,223.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,811.75x = 927,223.50 × 927,223.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,811.75x = 859,743,418,952.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,743,418,952.25/425,811.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,019,069.27

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