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Finding the Third Proportional to 438,574.50 and 960,907.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 438,574.50 and 960,907.50 is: 2,105,328.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,574.50 : 960,907.50 = 960,907.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,574.50/960,907.50 = 960,907.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,574.50x = 960,907.50 × 960,907.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,574.50x = 923,343,223,556.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,343,223,556.25/438,574.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,105,328.11

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