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Finding the Third Proportional to 621,676 and 912,115.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 621,676 and 912,115.50 is: 1,338,244.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621,676 : 912,115.50 = 912,115.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621,676/912,115.50 = 912,115.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621,676x = 912,115.50 × 912,115.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621,676x = 831,954,685,340.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,954,685,340.25/621,676
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,338,244.82

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