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Finding the Third Proportional to 425,973 and 908,777.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 425,973 and 908,777.25 is: 1,938,799.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,973 : 908,777.25 = 908,777.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,973/908,777.25 = 908,777.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,973x = 908,777.25 × 908,777.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,973x = 825,876,090,117.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,876,090,117.56/425,973
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,938,799.15

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