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Finding the Third Proportional to 617,348.25 and 927,666

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Solution

The third proportional to 617,348.25 and 927,666 is: 1,393,968.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617,348.25 : 927,666 = 927,666 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617,348.25/927,666 = 927,666/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617,348.25x = 927,666 × 927,666
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617,348.25x = 860,564,207,556
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,564,207,556/617,348.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,393,968.81

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