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Finding the Third Proportional to 621,478.50 and 940,618.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 621,478.50 and 940,618.50 is: 1,423,642.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621,478.50 : 940,618.50 = 940,618.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621,478.50/940,618.50 = 940,618.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621,478.50x = 940,618.50 × 940,618.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621,478.50x = 884,763,162,542.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,763,162,542.25/621,478.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,423,642.43

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