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Finding the Third Proportional to 619,438.50 and 908,688

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Solution

The third proportional to 619,438.50 and 908,688 is: 1,333,003.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619,438.50 : 908,688 = 908,688 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619,438.50/908,688 = 908,688/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619,438.50x = 908,688 × 908,688
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619,438.50x = 825,713,881,344
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,713,881,344/619,438.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,333,003.81

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