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Finding the Third Proportional to 426,430.50 and 919,287.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 426,430.50 and 919,287.50 is: 1,981,775.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,430.50 : 919,287.50 = 919,287.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,430.50/919,287.50 = 919,287.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,430.50x = 919,287.50 × 919,287.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,430.50x = 845,089,507,656.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,089,507,656.25/426,430.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,981,775.48

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