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Finding the Third Proportional to 638,474.50 and 952,174.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 638,474.50 and 952,174.50 is: 1,420,003.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,474.50 : 952,174.50 = 952,174.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,474.50/952,174.50 = 952,174.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,474.50x = 952,174.50 × 952,174.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,474.50x = 906,636,278,450.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 906,636,278,450.25/638,474.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,420,003.90

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