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Finding the Third Proportional to 430,924.50 and 874,161

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Solution

The third proportional to 430,924.50 and 874,161 is: 1,773,297.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,924.50 : 874,161 = 874,161 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,924.50/874,161 = 874,161/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,924.50x = 874,161 × 874,161
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,924.50x = 764,157,453,921
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,157,453,921/430,924.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,773,297.77

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