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Finding the Third Proportional to 438,697.50 and 942,679.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 438,697.50 and 942,679.50 is: 2,025,643.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,697.50 : 942,679.50 = 942,679.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,697.50/942,679.50 = 942,679.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,697.50x = 942,679.50 × 942,679.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,697.50x = 888,644,639,720.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,644,639,720.25/438,697.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,025,643.27

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