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Finding the Third Proportional to 431,275.50 and 940,869

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Solution

The third proportional to 431,275.50 and 940,869 is: 2,052,596.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,275.50 : 940,869 = 940,869 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,275.50/940,869 = 940,869/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,275.50x = 940,869 × 940,869
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,275.50x = 885,234,475,161
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,234,475,161/431,275.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,052,596.25

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