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Finding the Third Proportional to 442,828.50 and 704,968.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 442,828.50 and 704,968.50 is: 1,122,286.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,828.50 : 704,968.50 = 704,968.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,828.50/704,968.50 = 704,968.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,828.50x = 704,968.50 × 704,968.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,828.50x = 496,980,585,992.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,980,585,992.25/442,828.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,122,286.81

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