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Finding the Third Proportional to 439,222.50 and 958,999.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 439,222.50 and 958,999.50 is: 2,093,881.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,222.50 : 958,999.50 = 958,999.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,222.50/958,999.50 = 958,999.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,222.50x = 958,999.50 × 958,999.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,222.50x = 919,680,041,000.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,680,041,000.25/439,222.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,093,881.90

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