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Finding the Third Proportional to 619,371.56 and 957,222.56

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Solution

The third proportional to 619,371.56 and 957,222.56 is: 1,479,362.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619,371.56 : 957,222.56 = 957,222.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619,371.56/957,222.56 = 957,222.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619,371.56x = 957,222.56 × 957,222.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619,371.56x = 916,275,034,159.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 916,275,034,159.07/619,371.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,479,362.45

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