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Finding the Third Proportional to 621,837 and 960,241.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 621,837 and 960,241.50 is: 1,482,806.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621,837 : 960,241.50 = 960,241.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621,837/960,241.50 = 960,241.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621,837x = 960,241.50 × 960,241.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621,837x = 922,063,738,322.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 922,063,738,322.25/621,837
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,482,806.17

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