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Finding the Third Proportional to 439,251 and 890,725.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 439,251 and 890,725.50 is: 1,806,238.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,251 : 890,725.50 = 890,725.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,251/890,725.50 = 890,725.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,251x = 890,725.50 × 890,725.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,251x = 793,391,916,350.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,391,916,350.25/439,251
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,806,238.16

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