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Finding the Third Proportional to 619,272 and 957,088.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 619,272 and 957,088.50 is: 1,479,185.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619,272 : 957,088.50 = 957,088.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619,272/957,088.50 = 957,088.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619,272x = 957,088.50 × 957,088.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619,272x = 916,018,396,832.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 916,018,396,832.25/619,272
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,479,185.88

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