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Finding the Third Proportional to 619,381.69 and 947,587.78

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Solution

The third proportional to 619,381.69 and 947,587.78 is: 1,449,708.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619,381.69 : 947,587.78 = 947,587.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619,381.69/947,587.78 = 947,587.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619,381.69x = 947,587.78 × 947,587.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619,381.69x = 897,922,603,174.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 897,922,603,174.30/619,381.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,449,708.03

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