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Finding the Third Proportional to 439,799.50 and 960,572

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Solution

The third proportional to 439,799.50 and 960,572 is: 2,097,998.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,799.50 : 960,572 = 960,572 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,799.50/960,572 = 960,572/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,799.50x = 960,572 × 960,572
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,799.50x = 922,698,567,184
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 922,698,567,184/439,799.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,097,998.22

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