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Finding the Third Proportional to 430,942.50 and 874,195.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 430,942.50 and 874,195.50 is: 1,773,363.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,942.50 : 874,195.50 = 874,195.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,942.50/874,195.50 = 874,195.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,942.50x = 874,195.50 × 874,195.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,942.50x = 764,217,772,220.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,217,772,220.25/430,942.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,773,363.67

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