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Finding the Third Proportional to 425,913 and 659,389.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 425,913 and 659,389.50 is: 1,020,852.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,913 : 659,389.50 = 659,389.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,913/659,389.50 = 659,389.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,913x = 659,389.50 × 659,389.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,913x = 434,794,512,710.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,794,512,710.25/425,913
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,020,852.88

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