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Finding the Third Proportional to 620,013 and 877,561.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 620,013 and 877,561.50 is: 1,242,093.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620,013 : 877,561.50 = 877,561.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620,013/877,561.50 = 877,561.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620,013x = 877,561.50 × 877,561.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620,013x = 770,114,186,282.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,114,186,282.25/620,013
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,242,093.61

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