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Finding the Third Proportional to 436,718.25 and 925,924.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 436,718.25 and 925,924.50 is: 1,963,133.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436,718.25 : 925,924.50 = 925,924.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436,718.25/925,924.50 = 925,924.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436,718.25x = 925,924.50 × 925,924.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436,718.25x = 857,336,179,700.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,336,179,700.25/436,718.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,963,133.39

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