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Finding the Third Proportional to 621,798 and 960,176.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 621,798 and 960,176.25 is: 1,482,697.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621,798 : 960,176.25 = 960,176.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621,798/960,176.25 = 960,176.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621,798x = 960,176.25 × 960,176.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621,798x = 921,938,431,064.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,938,431,064.06/621,798
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,482,697.65

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