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Finding the Third Proportional to 621,658.50 and 928,647

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Solution

The third proportional to 621,658.50 and 928,647 is: 1,387,233.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621,658.50 : 928,647 = 928,647 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621,658.50/928,647 = 928,647/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621,658.50x = 928,647 × 928,647
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621,658.50x = 862,385,250,609
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,385,250,609/621,658.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,387,233.10

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