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Finding the Third Proportional to 426,337.50 and 615,934.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 426,337.50 and 615,934.50 is: 889,847.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,337.50 : 615,934.50 = 615,934.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,337.50/615,934.50 = 615,934.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,337.50x = 615,934.50 × 615,934.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,337.50x = 379,375,308,290.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,375,308,290.25/426,337.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889,847.38

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