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Finding the Third Proportional to 619,310.81 and 957,150

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Solution

The third proportional to 619,310.81 and 957,150 is: 1,479,283.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619,310.81 : 957,150 = 957,150 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619,310.81/957,150 = 957,150/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619,310.81x = 957,150 × 957,150
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619,310.81x = 916,136,122,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 916,136,122,500/619,310.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,479,283.27

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