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Finding the Third Proportional to 723,968.50 and 952,032.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 723,968.50 and 952,032.75 is: 1,251,941.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723,968.50 : 952,032.75 = 952,032.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723,968.50/952,032.75 = 952,032.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723,968.50x = 952,032.75 × 952,032.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723,968.50x = 906,366,357,072.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 906,366,357,072.56/723,968.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,251,941.70

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