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Finding the Third Proportional to 597,985.50 and 950,925

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Solution

The third proportional to 597,985.50 and 950,925 is: 1,512,174.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,985.50 : 950,925 = 950,925 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,985.50/950,925 = 950,925/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,985.50x = 950,925 × 950,925
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,985.50x = 904,258,355,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 904,258,355,625/597,985.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,512,174.38

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