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Finding the Third Proportional to 444,270 and 634,864.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 444,270 and 634,864.50 is: 907,225.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444,270 : 634,864.50 = 634,864.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444,270/634,864.50 = 634,864.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444,270x = 634,864.50 × 634,864.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444,270x = 403,052,933,360.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,052,933,360.25/444,270
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907,225.19

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