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Finding the Third Proportional to 436,251.38 and 922,801.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 436,251.38 and 922,801.50 is: 1,951,999.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436,251.38 : 922,801.50 = 922,801.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436,251.38/922,801.50 = 922,801.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436,251.38x = 922,801.50 × 922,801.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436,251.38x = 851,562,608,402.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,562,608,402.25/436,251.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,951,999.83

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