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Finding the Third Proportional to 436,711.50 and 925,911

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Solution

The third proportional to 436,711.50 and 925,911 is: 1,963,106.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436,711.50 : 925,911 = 925,911 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436,711.50/925,911 = 925,911/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436,711.50x = 925,911 × 925,911
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436,711.50x = 857,311,179,921
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,311,179,921/436,711.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,963,106.49

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