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Finding the Third Proportional to 638,479.50 and 952,180.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 638,479.50 and 952,180.50 is: 1,420,010.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,479.50 : 952,180.50 = 952,180.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,479.50/952,180.50 = 952,180.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,479.50x = 952,180.50 × 952,180.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,479.50x = 906,647,704,580.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 906,647,704,580.25/638,479.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,420,010.67

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