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Finding the Third Proportional to 436,730 and 925,947.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 436,730 and 925,947.50 is: 1,963,178.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436,730 : 925,947.50 = 925,947.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436,730/925,947.50 = 925,947.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436,730x = 925,947.50 × 925,947.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436,730x = 857,378,772,756.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,378,772,756.25/436,730
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,963,178.10

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