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Finding the Third Proportional to 452,932.50 and 925,521

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Solution

The third proportional to 452,932.50 and 925,521 is: 1,891,207.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,932.50 : 925,521 = 925,521 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,932.50/925,521 = 925,521/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,932.50x = 925,521 × 925,521
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,932.50x = 856,589,121,441
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,589,121,441/452,932.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,891,207.02

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