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Finding the Third Proportional to 619,393.50 and 957,255

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Solution

The third proportional to 619,393.50 and 957,255 is: 1,479,410.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619,393.50 : 957,255 = 957,255 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619,393.50/957,255 = 957,255/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619,393.50x = 957,255 × 957,255
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619,393.50x = 916,337,135,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 916,337,135,025/619,393.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,479,410.32

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