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Finding the Third Proportional to 619,957.50 and 948,271.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 619,957.50 and 948,271.50 is: 1,450,452.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619,957.50 : 948,271.50 = 948,271.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619,957.50/948,271.50 = 948,271.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619,957.50x = 948,271.50 × 948,271.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619,957.50x = 899,218,837,712.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 899,218,837,712.25/619,957.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,450,452.39

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