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Finding the Third Proportional to 439,357.50 and 958,905

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Solution

The third proportional to 439,357.50 and 958,905 is: 2,092,826.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,357.50 : 958,905 = 958,905 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,357.50/958,905 = 958,905/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,357.50x = 958,905 × 958,905
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,357.50x = 919,498,799,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,498,799,025/439,357.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,092,826.00

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