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Finding the Third Proportional to 607,303.50 and 865,116

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Solution

The third proportional to 607,303.50 and 865,116 is: 1,232,375.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607,303.50 : 865,116 = 865,116 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607,303.50/865,116 = 865,116/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607,303.50x = 865,116 × 865,116
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607,303.50x = 748,425,693,456
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,425,693,456/607,303.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,232,375.07

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