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Finding the Third Proportional to 621,855 and 960,262.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 621,855 and 960,262.50 is: 1,482,828.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621,855 : 960,262.50 = 960,262.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621,855/960,262.50 = 960,262.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621,855x = 960,262.50 × 960,262.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621,855x = 922,104,068,906.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 922,104,068,906.25/621,855
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,482,828.10

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