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Finding the Third Proportional to 621,793.50 and 1,338,720

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Solution

The third proportional to 621,793.50 and 1,338,720 is: 2,882,261.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621,793.50 : 1,338,720 = 1,338,720 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621,793.50/1,338,720 = 1,338,720/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621,793.50x = 1,338,720 × 1,338,720
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621,793.50x = 1,792,171,238,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,792,171,238,400/621,793.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,882,261.13

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