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Finding the Third Proportional to 439,323.50 and 959,215

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Solution

The third proportional to 439,323.50 and 959,215 is: 2,094,341.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,323.50 : 959,215 = 959,215 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,323.50/959,215 = 959,215/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,323.50x = 959,215 × 959,215
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,323.50x = 920,093,416,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,093,416,225/439,323.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,094,341.45

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