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Finding the Third Proportional to 619,380 and 947,584.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 619,380 and 947,584.50 is: 1,449,701.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619,380 : 947,584.50 = 947,584.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619,380/947,584.50 = 947,584.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619,380x = 947,584.50 × 947,584.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619,380x = 897,916,384,640.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 897,916,384,640.25/619,380
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,449,701.94

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