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Finding the Third Proportional to 618,312 and 983,573.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 618,312 and 983,573.25 is: 1,564,608.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618,312 : 983,573.25 = 983,573.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618,312/983,573.25 = 983,573.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618,312x = 983,573.25 × 983,573.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618,312x = 967,416,338,115.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 967,416,338,115.56/618,312
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,564,608.71

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