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Finding the Third Proportional to 611,479 and 926,452.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 611,479 and 926,452.50 is: 1,403,669.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611,479 : 926,452.50 = 926,452.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611,479/926,452.50 = 926,452.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611,479x = 926,452.50 × 926,452.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611,479x = 858,314,234,756.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,314,234,756.25/611,479
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,403,669.19

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