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Finding the Third Proportional to 607,097 and 890,962.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 607,097 and 890,962.50 is: 1,307,557.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607,097 : 890,962.50 = 890,962.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607,097/890,962.50 = 890,962.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607,097x = 890,962.50 × 890,962.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607,097x = 793,814,176,406.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,814,176,406.25/607,097
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,307,557.40

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