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Finding the Third Proportional to 437,632.50 and 942,225

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Solution

The third proportional to 437,632.50 and 942,225 is: 2,028,615.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,632.50 : 942,225 = 942,225 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,632.50/942,225 = 942,225/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,632.50x = 942,225 × 942,225
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,632.50x = 887,787,950,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,787,950,625/437,632.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,028,615.22

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