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Finding the Third Proportional to 445,153.50 and 943,275

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Solution

The third proportional to 445,153.50 and 943,275 is: 1,998,788.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445,153.50 : 943,275 = 943,275 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445,153.50/943,275 = 943,275/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445,153.50x = 943,275 × 943,275
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445,153.50x = 889,767,725,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 889,767,725,625/445,153.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,998,788.57

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