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Finding the Third Proportional to 621,430.50 and 1,361,430

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Solution

The third proportional to 621,430.50 and 1,361,430 is: 2,982,620.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621,430.50 : 1,361,430 = 1,361,430 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621,430.50/1,361,430 = 1,361,430/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621,430.50x = 1,361,430 × 1,361,430
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621,430.50x = 1,853,491,644,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,853,491,644,900/621,430.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,982,620.98

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