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Finding the Third Proportional to 427,863 and 672,925.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 427,863 and 672,925.50 is: 1,058,349.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,863 : 672,925.50 = 672,925.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,863/672,925.50 = 672,925.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,863x = 672,925.50 × 672,925.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,863x = 452,828,728,550.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,828,728,550.25/427,863
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,058,349.82

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