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Finding the Third Proportional to 621,802.50 and 1,338,735

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Solution

The third proportional to 621,802.50 and 1,338,735 is: 2,882,284.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621,802.50 : 1,338,735 = 1,338,735 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621,802.50/1,338,735 = 1,338,735/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621,802.50x = 1,338,735 × 1,338,735
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621,802.50x = 1,792,211,400,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,792,211,400,225/621,802.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,882,284.01

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