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Finding the Third Proportional to 617,695 and 921,145.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 617,695 and 921,145.50 is: 1,373,669.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617,695 : 921,145.50 = 921,145.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617,695/921,145.50 = 921,145.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617,695x = 921,145.50 × 921,145.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617,695x = 848,509,032,170.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,509,032,170.25/617,695
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,373,669.91

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