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Finding the Third Proportional to 607,299 and 865,105.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 607,299 and 865,105.50 is: 1,232,354.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607,299 : 865,105.50 = 865,105.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607,299/865,105.50 = 865,105.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607,299x = 865,105.50 × 865,105.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607,299x = 748,407,526,130.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,407,526,130.25/607,299
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,232,354.29

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