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Finding the Third Proportional to 438,615 and 662,701.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 438,615 and 662,701.50 is: 1,001,272.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,615 : 662,701.50 = 662,701.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,615/662,701.50 = 662,701.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,615x = 662,701.50 × 662,701.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,615x = 439,173,278,102.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,173,278,102.25/438,615
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,001,272.82

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