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Finding the Third Proportional to 604,931 and 928,545.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 604,931 and 928,545.50 is: 1,425,281.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604,931 : 928,545.50 = 928,545.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604,931/928,545.50 = 928,545.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604,931x = 928,545.50 × 928,545.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604,931x = 862,196,745,570.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,196,745,570.25/604,931
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,425,281.14

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