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Finding the Third Proportional to 430,943.63 and 874,199.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 430,943.63 and 874,199.25 is: 1,773,374.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,943.63 : 874,199.25 = 874,199.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,943.63/874,199.25 = 874,199.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,943.63x = 874,199.25 × 874,199.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,943.63x = 764,224,328,700.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,224,328,700.56/430,943.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,773,374.25

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