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Finding the Third Proportional to 442,149.50 and 947,388.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 442,149.50 and 947,388.50 is: 2,029,958.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,149.50 : 947,388.50 = 947,388.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,149.50/947,388.50 = 947,388.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,149.50x = 947,388.50 × 947,388.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,149.50x = 897,544,969,932.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 897,544,969,932.25/442,149.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,029,958.12

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