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Finding the Third Proportional to 452,666.25 and 942,525

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Solution

The third proportional to 452,666.25 and 942,525 is: 1,962,490.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,666.25 : 942,525 = 942,525 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,666.25/942,525 = 942,525/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,666.25x = 942,525 × 942,525
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,666.25x = 888,353,375,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,353,375,625/452,666.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,962,490.85

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