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Finding the Third Proportional to 611,847 and 1,325,389.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 611,847 and 1,325,389.50 is: 2,871,072.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611,847 : 1,325,389.50 = 1,325,389.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611,847/1,325,389.50 = 1,325,389.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611,847x = 1,325,389.50 × 1,325,389.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611,847x = 1,756,657,326,710.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,756,657,326,710.25/611,847
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,871,072.88

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