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Finding the Third Proportional to 426,022.50 and 622,555.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 426,022.50 and 622,555.50 is: 909,753.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,022.50 : 622,555.50 = 622,555.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,022.50/622,555.50 = 622,555.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,022.50x = 622,555.50 × 622,555.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,022.50x = 387,575,350,580.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,575,350,580.25/426,022.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909,753.24

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