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Finding the Third Proportional to 621,251.63 and 961,401.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 621,251.63 and 961,401.75 is: 1,487,792.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621,251.63 : 961,401.75 = 961,401.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621,251.63/961,401.75 = 961,401.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621,251.63x = 961,401.75 × 961,401.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621,251.63x = 924,293,324,903.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,293,324,903.06/621,251.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,487,792.20

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