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Finding the Third Proportional to 621,027.50 and 1,264,893

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Solution

The third proportional to 621,027.50 and 1,264,893 is: 2,576,301.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621,027.50 : 1,264,893 = 1,264,893 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621,027.50/1,264,893 = 1,264,893/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621,027.50x = 1,264,893 × 1,264,893
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621,027.50x = 1,599,954,301,449
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,599,954,301,449/621,027.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,576,301.86

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