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Finding the Third Proportional to 605,199 and 890,275.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 605,199 and 890,275.50 is: 1,309,636.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605,199 : 890,275.50 = 890,275.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605,199/890,275.50 = 890,275.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605,199x = 890,275.50 × 890,275.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605,199x = 792,590,465,900.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,590,465,900.25/605,199
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,309,636.11

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