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Finding the Third Proportional to 617,321.25 and 927,625.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 617,321.25 and 927,625.50 is: 1,393,908.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617,321.25 : 927,625.50 = 927,625.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617,321.25/927,625.50 = 927,625.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617,321.25x = 927,625.50 × 927,625.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617,321.25x = 860,489,068,250.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,489,068,250.25/617,321.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,393,908.06

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