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Finding the Third Proportional to 620,313 and 948,718.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 620,313 and 948,718.50 is: 1,450,988.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620,313 : 948,718.50 = 948,718.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620,313/948,718.50 = 948,718.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620,313x = 948,718.50 × 948,718.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620,313x = 900,066,792,242.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 900,066,792,242.25/620,313
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,450,988.12

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