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Finding the Third Proportional to 439,251.50 and 962,635

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Solution

The third proportional to 439,251.50 and 962,635 is: 2,109,648.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,251.50 : 962,635 = 962,635 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,251.50/962,635 = 962,635/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,251.50x = 962,635 × 962,635
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,251.50x = 926,666,143,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926,666,143,225/439,251.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,109,648.22

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