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Finding the Third Proportional to 439,749 and 673,843.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 439,749 and 673,843.50 is: 1,032,555.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,749 : 673,843.50 = 673,843.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,749/673,843.50 = 673,843.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,749x = 673,843.50 × 673,843.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,749x = 454,065,062,492.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,065,062,492.25/439,749
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,032,555.08

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