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Finding the Third Proportional to 601,651.50 and 902,607

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Solution

The third proportional to 601,651.50 and 902,607 is: 1,354,105.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601,651.50 : 902,607 = 902,607 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601,651.50/902,607 = 902,607/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601,651.50x = 902,607 × 902,607
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601,651.50x = 814,699,396,449
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,699,396,449/601,651.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,354,105.15

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