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Finding the Third Proportional to 445,624.50 and 962,265

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Solution

The third proportional to 445,624.50 and 962,265 is: 2,077,879.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445,624.50 : 962,265 = 962,265 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445,624.50/962,265 = 962,265/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445,624.50x = 962,265 × 962,265
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445,624.50x = 925,953,930,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,953,930,225/445,624.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,077,879.31

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