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Finding the Third Proportional to 614,388 and 961,711.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 614,388 and 961,711.50 is: 1,505,382.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614,388 : 961,711.50 = 961,711.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614,388/961,711.50 = 961,711.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614,388x = 961,711.50 × 961,711.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614,388x = 924,889,009,232.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,889,009,232.25/614,388
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,505,382.61

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