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Finding the Third Proportional to 427,990.50 and 1,012,149

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Solution

The third proportional to 427,990.50 and 1,012,149 is: 2,393,617.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,990.50 : 1,012,149 = 1,012,149 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,990.50/1,012,149 = 1,012,149/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,990.50x = 1,012,149 × 1,012,149
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,990.50x = 1,024,445,598,201
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,024,445,598,201/427,990.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,393,617.61

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