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Finding the Third Proportional to 619,275 and 944,920.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 619,275 and 944,920.50 is: 1,441,806.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619,275 : 944,920.50 = 944,920.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619,275/944,920.50 = 944,920.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619,275x = 944,920.50 × 944,920.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619,275x = 892,874,751,320.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 892,874,751,320.25/619,275
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,441,806.55

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