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Finding the Third Proportional to 445,609.50 and 927,936

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Solution

The third proportional to 445,609.50 and 927,936 is: 1,932,331.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445,609.50 : 927,936 = 927,936 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445,609.50/927,936 = 927,936/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445,609.50x = 927,936 × 927,936
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445,609.50x = 861,065,220,096
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861,065,220,096/445,609.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,932,331.38

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