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Finding the Third Proportional to 618,435 and 1,342,621.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 618,435 and 1,342,621.50 is: 2,914,829.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618,435 : 1,342,621.50 = 1,342,621.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618,435/1,342,621.50 = 1,342,621.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618,435x = 1,342,621.50 × 1,342,621.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618,435x = 1,802,632,492,262.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,802,632,492,262.25/618,435
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,914,829.36

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