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Finding the Third Proportional to 436,612.50 and 939,622.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 436,612.50 and 939,622.50 is: 2,022,137.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436,612.50 : 939,622.50 = 939,622.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436,612.50/939,622.50 = 939,622.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436,612.50x = 939,622.50 × 939,622.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436,612.50x = 882,890,442,506.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 882,890,442,506.25/436,612.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,022,137.35

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