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Finding the Third Proportional to 608,202 and 876,095.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 608,202 and 876,095.50 is: 1,261,987.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608,202 : 876,095.50 = 876,095.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608,202/876,095.50 = 876,095.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608,202x = 876,095.50 × 876,095.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608,202x = 767,543,325,120.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,543,325,120.25/608,202
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,261,987.51

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