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Finding the Third Proportional to 619,812 and 957,055.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 619,812 and 957,055.50 is: 1,477,795.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619,812 : 957,055.50 = 957,055.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619,812/957,055.50 = 957,055.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619,812x = 957,055.50 × 957,055.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619,812x = 915,955,230,080.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 915,955,230,080.25/619,812
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,477,795.25

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