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Finding the Third Proportional to 619,333.50 and 957,177

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Solution

The third proportional to 619,333.50 and 957,177 is: 1,479,312.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619,333.50 : 957,177 = 957,177 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619,333.50/957,177 = 957,177/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619,333.50x = 957,177 × 957,177
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619,333.50x = 916,187,809,329
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 916,187,809,329/619,333.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,479,312.53

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