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Finding the Third Proportional to 611,364 and 1,438,513.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 611,364 and 1,438,513.50 is: 3,384,761.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611,364 : 1,438,513.50 = 1,438,513.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611,364/1,438,513.50 = 1,438,513.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611,364x = 1,438,513.50 × 1,438,513.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611,364x = 2,069,321,089,682.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,069,321,089,682.25/611,364
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,384,761.11

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