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Finding the Third Proportional to 604,840.25 and 928,251.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 604,840.25 and 928,251.75 is: 1,424,593.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604,840.25 : 928,251.75 = 928,251.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604,840.25/928,251.75 = 928,251.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604,840.25x = 928,251.75 × 928,251.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604,840.25x = 861,651,311,378.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861,651,311,378.06/604,840.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,424,593.21

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