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Finding the Third Proportional to 437,686.50 and 952,060.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 437,686.50 and 952,060.50 is: 2,070,932.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,686.50 : 952,060.50 = 952,060.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,686.50/952,060.50 = 952,060.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,686.50x = 952,060.50 × 952,060.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,686.50x = 906,419,195,660.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 906,419,195,660.25/437,686.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,070,932.50

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