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Finding the Third Proportional to 620,310.66 and 948,713.77

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Solution

The third proportional to 620,310.66 and 948,713.77 is: 1,450,979.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620,310.66 : 948,713.77 = 948,713.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620,310.66/948,713.77 = 948,713.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620,310.66x = 948,713.77 × 948,713.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620,310.66x = 900,057,809,086.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 900,057,809,086.37/620,310.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,450,979.12

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