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Finding the Third Proportional to 436,257 and 922,813.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 436,257 and 922,813.50 is: 1,952,025.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436,257 : 922,813.50 = 922,813.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436,257/922,813.50 = 922,813.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436,257x = 922,813.50 × 922,813.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436,257x = 851,584,755,782.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,584,755,782.25/436,257
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,952,025.42

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