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Finding the Third Proportional to 723,982.50 and 952,040.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 723,982.50 and 952,040.25 is: 1,251,937.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723,982.50 : 952,040.25 = 952,040.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723,982.50/952,040.25 = 952,040.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723,982.50x = 952,040.25 × 952,040.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723,982.50x = 906,380,637,620.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 906,380,637,620.06/723,982.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,251,937.22

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