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Finding the Third Proportional to 426,235.50 and 710,291.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 426,235.50 and 710,291.25 is: 1,183,650.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,235.50 : 710,291.25 = 710,291.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,235.50/710,291.25 = 710,291.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,235.50x = 710,291.25 × 710,291.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,235.50x = 504,513,659,826.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,513,659,826.56/426,235.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,183,650.02

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