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Finding the Third Proportional to 426,807 and 639,103.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 426,807 and 639,103.50 is: 956,997.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,807 : 639,103.50 = 639,103.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,807/639,103.50 = 639,103.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,807x = 639,103.50 × 639,103.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,807x = 408,453,283,712.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,453,283,712.25/426,807
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 956,997.62

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